Unit 6 Protein Synthesis 3

Front

Why can't DNA make proteins itself?

Back

It is trapped in the nucleus.

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

Front

What is the location in the cell for transcription?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

Which component of DNA determines the traits of an organism?

Back

Nitrogen Bases.

Front

Translate the following: TACCAAGTACGTACT

Back

methionine-valine-histidine-alanine-stop.

Front

What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized.

Front

What is the process of transcription?

Back

Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into mRNA.

Front

What are the nitrogen bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the sugar component of DNA?

Back

Deoxyribose.