units 4-6 review

Front

What is the order of structures from largest to smallest?

Back

chromosome, DNA strand, gene, nucleotide

Front

In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur?

Back

Prophase I

Front

What process does this diagram show? (Transcription, Translation, Replication, Mitosis)

Back

Replication

Front

What process is occurring in the diagram? (Transcription, Translation, Replication, Mitosis)

Back

Translation

Front

Which amino acid is coded from the mRNA codon: G G C?

Back

Glycine

Front

Define a chromosome.

Back

A chromosome is a long, thread-like structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

DNA stores and transmits genetic information.

Front

What is crossing over in meiosis?

Back

Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during Prophase I of meiosis.

Front

What is the difference between transcription and translation?

Back

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

Front

What is a gene?

Back

A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.