DNA and RNA Flashcards
scientist that produced Photograph 51 as an xray
Rosalind Franklin
which enzyme synthesizing DNA replication in the 5’ to 3’ direction adding nucleotides
DNA Polymerase III
which enzyme unwinds the DNA double helix breaking hydrogen bonds to begin replication
DNA Helicase
where is DNA located in cells
nucleus
where is RNA located in cells
ribosomes and cytoplasm
which nitrogenous base is present in RNA only
uracil
which nitrogenous base is present in DNA only
thymine
what is the process in which mRNA forms a complementary strand transcribing only one DNA strand
transcription
what is the process where mRNA passes genetic information
translation
what describes semiconservative replication of DNA?
One parent strand and one complementary new strand
which type of RNA is most abundant
rRNA