DNA, RNA, & Protein Synthesis Midterm Review

Front

What process reads the message of the RNA and turns it into a polypeptide/protein?

Back

Translation

Front

In eukaryotes, where is DNA found?

Back

Nucleus

Front

In a DNA diagram, which part represents the 'base'?

Back

C

Front

Who created the first accurate model of DNA?

Back

Watson and Crick

Front

How many amino acids are coded for in the mRNA sequence: AUG – AAG – UGC – UGA?

Back

3

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of tRNA in translation?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the coded mRNA sequence.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the process of copying DNA called?

Back

Replication.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose sugar.