DNA REPLICATION Flashcards
1
Q
In which direction is the genetic code read in?
A
5’ to 3’ direction
2
Q
What is polyribosome?
A
Where more than 1 ribosome attach onto the mRNA strand during translation of proteins
3
Q
What is always the first codon in an mRNA strand?
A
AUG
4
Q
How many subunits does a ribosome have?
A
2 - a large subunit and a short subunit
5
Q
Which protein complexes are responsible for splicing?
A
SnRNP
6
Q
In which direction is RNA synthesised from?
A
5’ to 3’ direction
7
Q
Name the 3 microtubules in a cell during cell division
A
- Kinetichore microtubules
- Interpolar microtubules
- aster microtubules
8
Q
Do eggs or sperm need more cell divisions?
A
Sperm
9
Q
How many divisions needed to produce an egg cell?
A
22 cell divisions by 5 months gestation.
Each months one egg is ovulated
