DNA/RNA & Protein Synthesis

Front

Which organelle is the location where protein is made?

Back

Ribosome

Front

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

Back

Leucine

Front

What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

Back

Codon

Front

A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base form what structure?

Back

Nucleotide

Front

Which of the following would result in a frameshift mutation?

Back

Insertions and Deletions

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 process of transcription?

Back

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

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.

Front

What is a mutation?

Back

A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.