Biochem mnemonics Flashcards
1
Q
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome findings
A
“HGPRT”
- Hyperuricemia
- Gout
- Pissed off (Aggression, self-mutilation)
- Retardation
- dysTonia
2
Q
Base excision repair enzymes
A
“GEL PLease”
- Glycolase removes altered base and creates ap site
- nucleotide(s) are removed by ap Endonuclease (cleaves 5’ end)
- Lyase cleaves 3’ end
- dna Polymerase-β fills the gap
- dna Ligase seals it
3
Q
Stop codons
A
UGA = U Go Away UAG = U Are Going UAA = U Are Away
4
Q
RNA characteristics
A
rRNA = rampant (most numerous) mRNA = massive (largest) tRNA = tiny (smallest)
5
Q
Introns vs Exons
A
INtrons stay IN nucleus
EXons EXit and are EXpressed
