Transcription + Translation

Front

What does every three letters (example: ATC) in DNA code for?

Back

Amino Acid

Front

What is another way of saying 'making proteins'?

Back

Polypeptide synthesis

Front

If an mRNA codon is AGU, what is the appropriate tRNA anticodon?

Back

UCA

Front

When DNA is transcribed to RNA, what base pairs with A?

Back

U (Uracil)

Front

What are amino acids the building blocks of?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is the process of copying DNA to RNA called?

Back

Transcription

Front

What is the process of translating RNA into a protein called?

Back

Translation

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What is the function of tRNA in translation?

Back

tRNA brings the appropriate amino acids to the ribosome based on the mRNA codon.

Front

What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA (ribosomal RNA).