Biochem- Nucleotides Flashcards
1
Q
when nucleotides are paired in one strand it is called
A
phosphodiester bonds
2
Q
Base pairs between complementary strands
A
hydrogen bonds
Easily broken
3
Q
where does dna replication occur
A
Nucleus
4
Q
what enzyme unwinds DNA
A
topoisomerase aka Helicase
5
Q
Where does transcription occur
A
Nucleolus
RNA 5-3
6
Q
mRNA is resposible for
A
holding the info, and determines sequence
7
Q
rRNA is responsible for
A
moves along mRNA
8
Q
tRNA is responsible for
A
jumps on and off, carrying aminos with it
9
Q
what is the start codon
A
AUG
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10
Q
what are the 3 stop codons
A
UAA, UAG, UGA
