AP Biology 15-17 PRHS

Front

Where does transcription occur in eukaryotic cells?

Back

Nucleus

Front

In transcription of DNA, where is the promoter located?

Back

To the right of the template strand

Front

Which chromosome contains more genes?

Back

The X chromosome

Front

What type of mutation leads to an early 'stop' codon?

Back

Nonsense mutation

Front

What is the corresponding codon for AGT?

Back

UCA

Front

What is transcription?

Back

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

Front

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

Back

It synthesizes RNA from the DNA template.

Front

What is a codon?

Back

A sequence of three nucleotides that corresponds to a specific amino acid.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine; RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

Front

What is a frameshift mutation?

Back

A mutation caused by insertions or deletions that shift the reading frame of the genetic message.