Chapter 12 Flashcards
1
Q
The genetic code is said to be triplet, meaning that there___________
A
Are three. Bases in mRNA that code for an. Amino acid
2
Q
Name a common consensus sequence where RNA polymerase bunds
A
TATA Box
3
Q
An intron is a section of
A
RNA removed during RNA processing
4
Q
Contrast intron and exon conservation in related species
A
Introns- not well conserved
Exons- well conserved
5
Q
Is mRNA usually polycistronic in eukaryotes?
A
No
