TAG Protein Synthesis Flashcards

Front

In what process is mRNA synthesized (made)?

Back

Transcription

Front

Where does TRANSCRIPTION occur?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Why must transcription occur where DNA can be found?

Back

because DNA can't leave the nucleus

Front

Which of the following is a codon? CGT, ATG, AUG, AUT

Back

AUG

Front

How many codons equals 1 amino acid?

Back

1

Front

How many nucleotides equal 1 amino acid?

Back

3

Front

A protein is a sequence of ____________________ .

Back

amino acids

Front

How do you know when to STOP translating a strand of mRNA?

Back

look for STOP on the decoder

Front

TRANSCRIBE this DNA sequence: TAC GTT ACT

Back

AUG CAA UGA

Front

TRANSLATE this RNA sequence: AUG CAA UGA

Back

Met-Glu-Stop