4.4 Study Guide Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two main types of mutations
A
Frameshift
Point Mutation
2
Q
What are the two types 3 types of point shift mutations?
A
nonsense
missense
silent mutation
3
Q
What is one type of frameshift mutation?
A
extensive missense
4
Q
What does mRNA do?
A
codes for amino acid sequence
5
Q
What does tRNA do?
A
transforms amino acids that pair with mRNA codons to put them in the correct order.
6
Q
What does rRNA do?
A
makes up the ribosome, and Joins amino acids to sensitize proteins.
7
Q
What are the 3 different sites inside the ribosomes?
A
A-site
P-site
E-Site
8
Q
What is the A-SIte?
A
maintains correct incoming tRNA to the next codon.
9
Q
What is the P-Site?
A
holds tRNA-carrying peptide chains
10
Q
What is the E-SIte?
A
exit
