Gene Expression Flashcards
1
Q
Transcription
A
production of rRNA, tRNA, or mRNA copy of a gene
2
Q
RNA Polymerase
A
Transcription begins when this binds to a promoter sequence adjacent to a gene
3
Q
TATAAA Box
A
site of promoter location in about a third of Euk genes
4
Q
RNA Polymerase separates
A
DNA strands
5
Q
Template Strand
A
strand being transcribed
6
Q
RNA Polymerase moves
A
3’ to 5’ reading each DNA nucleotide and forming a complementary mRNA chain 5’ to 3’, except uses U instead of T
7
Q
Stop sequence
A
found at end of gene causing RNA polymerase to detach
