Intro to Genetics part. 2

Front

Where does translation take place?

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Cytoplasm

Front

What type of RNA transfers amino acids to the ribosome?

Back

tRNA

Front

What is a set of 3 nucleotide bases on mRNA that signal for an amino acid?

Back

Codon

Front

In RNA, which base pairs with Adenine (A)?

Back

Uracil (U)

Front

What is the structure of RNA?

Back

Single stranded

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 ribosomes in translation?

Back

Ribosomes are the sites where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double stranded and contains Thymine (T), while RNA is single stranded and contains Uracil (U).

Front

What is an anticodon?

Back

An anticodon is a set of three nucleotides on tRNA that pairs with a corresponding codon on mRNA.

Front

What is a mutation?

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A mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA.