Academic Unit 5 Flashcard 2 Review

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What is transcription?

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The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA, specifically mRNA.

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What is the product of transcription?

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1 molecule of mRNA.

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What is mRNA?

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Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of tRNA?

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Transfer RNA, which brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.

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What is a codon?

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A sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid.

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How many bases are in one codon?

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3 bases.

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How many bases are in two codons?

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6 bases.

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What is the function of rRNA?

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Ribosomal RNA, which is a component of ribosomes and helps in protein synthesis.

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What is the complementary DNA strand for the mRNA sequence AAU-CUG-AUA?

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TTA-GAC-TAT.

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Which amino acid is coded for by the mRNA codon UUA?

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Leucine.