DNA & RNA

Front

What does the enzyme ligase do in DNA replication?

Back

Seals or glues DNA fragments together.

Front

During protein synthesis, going from DNA to mRNA is called _____________.

Back

Transcription.

Front

If the mRNA codon is AUG, what amino acid would be placed?

Back

Met.

Front

What is number 1 in the picture representing?

Back

Base Pair.

Front

In RNA, the opposite of A is _______.

Back

U.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What are the building blocks of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides, which consist of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).

Front

What is the role of RNA polymerase in transcription?

Back

It synthesizes RNA from the DNA template.

Front

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

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