1. Nucleic Acids and Proteins Flashcards
mRNA - name and function
messenger RNA - carries the genetic code from the nucleus to the ribosome
rRNA name and function
ribosomal RNA - structural component of ribosomesalong with other proteins
tRNA name and function
transfer RNA - brings correct and specific amino acids to the ribosome
An intron is ..
Non-coding component of pre-mRNA
An exon is
Coding part of mRNA
A Codon is ..
Three base sequence on mRNA
An Anticodon is ..
Three base sequence on tRNA
The genome is …
All the genetic information in an individual or cell
A nucleotide is …
Monomers of nucleic acids - contain a phosphate group, pentose sugar and nitrogenous base
Globular proteins are proteins with functional roles closely linked to their 3Dshape. Examples of these are …
e.g. enzymes, antibodies, protein hormones like insulin
Fibrous proteins are proteins with structural roles. Examples of these are ..
e.g. keratin, collagen, elastin
Quaternary protein structure is …
Two or more polypeptides joined together
Tertiary protein structure is ..
A 3D structure composed of a folded secondary structure
The secondary structure of a protein is …
The folding of the primary structure into alpha helix, beta pleated sheetor randomly folded
Primary structure of a protein is ..
Sequence of amino acids
Condensation polymerisation is …
Chemical reaction involving the chemical elimination of water during the formation of a polymer
The monomer of a protein is …
an amino acid
A polymer is
A series of monomers joined together
A monomer is …
Single unit from which a polymer is formed