DNA & the Central Dogma

Front

The structure of DNA is described as a ___ formed by two strands of nucleotides.

Back

double helix

Front

What mRNA nucleotides would match with the following DNA template: ATT - CTG - ACG?

Back

UAA - GAC - UGC

Front

The three-base code on mRNA is called a(n) ____________.

Back

codon

Front

This organelle is the site of protein synthesis (translation).

Back

Ribosome

Front

What is produced at the end of transcription?

Back

messenger RNA

Front

Which of these nitrogen bases is not found in DNA? adenine, uracil, guanine, thymine

Back

uracil

Front

Which enzyme shown here, binds to the site where messenger RNA will be synthesized?

Back

RNA polymerase

Front

Where does translation occur?

Back

Outside of the Nucleus

Front

If the structure of DNA were likened to a ladder, what would make up the “supporting structure” (not the “rungs”) of the ladder?

Back

sugar-phosphate molecules

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

Back

Amino Acids