DNA transcription and translation

DNA transcription and translation

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Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

NGSS
HS-LS1-1, HS-LS3-1

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is DNA transcription?

Back

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, specifically mRNA, which carries the genetic information needed for protein synthesis.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of mRNA?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of tRNA?

Back

tRNA (transfer RNA) transfers specific amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the genetic code?

Back

The set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material is translated into proteins, consisting of codons that correspond to specific amino acids.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a codon?

Back

A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the start codon?

Back

AUG, which codes for the amino acid methionine and signals the start of protein synthesis.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the stop codon?

Back

Codons (UAA, UAG, UGA) that signal the termination of protein synthesis.

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