DNA & Protein Synthesis & Cell Cycle

Front

What holds the two strands of DNA together?

Back

Hydrogen Bonds

Front

What is the process called in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself?

Back

Replication

Front

In which organelle is DNA usually found?

Back

Nucleus

Front

Transcribe the DNA strand CTG AAT.

Back

GAC UUA

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

Double Helix

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 ribosomes in the cell?

Back

Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

Front

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

Back

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

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the significance of the genetic code?

Back

The genetic code determines the sequence of amino acids in proteins.