DNA: The code of Life - Terminology Test

Molecule containing information for protein synthesis in its anti-codon.

• Transfer RNA

• Messenger RNA

• Ribosomal RNA

• Mitochondrial RNA

Bonds by which base pairs are linked in DNA.

• Covalent bonds

• Repulsive bonds

• Weak hydrogen bonds

• Ionic bonds

Double stranded nucleic acid that is a contituent of chromosomes.

• RNA

• DNA

• cDNA

• tRNA

Single stranded nucleic acid.

• RNA

• DNA

• Nucleotide

• non-coding DNA

Site of DNA replication and transcription.

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondrion

• Nucleus

• Ribosomes

Transfer of the coded message for protein synthesis from DNA to mRNA.

• DNA Replication

• Reverse Transcription

• Translation

• Transcription

Building blocks consisting of a sugar, phosphate and nitrogen base.

• Monomer

• amino acids

• nucleotides

• monosaccharides

Sections of DNA that do not carry a code for proteins.

• Junk DNA

• Non-Coding DNA

• Rubbish DNA

• No-Coding DNA