Transcription/Translation

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

Back

Leucine

Front

In what process is mRNA synthesized?

Back

Transcription

Front

What are the similarities between DNA and RNA?

Back

They both contain the bases Cytosine (C) and Guanine (G).

Front

What is the complementary RNA sequence for the DNA strand GTAGTCA?

Back

CAUCAGU

Front

Why must transcription occur where DNA can be found?

Back

Because DNA cannot leave the nucleus.

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of tRNA in translation?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome and matches them to the codons on the mRNA.

Front

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

Back

Transcription is the process of synthesizing mRNA from DNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.

Front

What is a codon?

Back

A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies a particular amino acid.

Front

What is the significance of the start codon AUG?

Back

AUG is the start codon that signals the beginning of translation and codes for the amino acid Methionine.