Gene Expression Flashcards
1
Q
How does RNA differ from DNA
A
- single stranded
- had uracil instead of thymine
- has ribose sugar instead of deoxyribose
2
Q
What are the 3 types of RNA
A
- mRNA
- tRNA
- rRNA
3
Q
What does mRNA do
A
Carries a copy of the DNA code from the nucleus to the ribosome
4
Q
What is mRNA made from
A
Made of a series of base triplets known as codons
5
Q
What do codons do
A
Code for a specific amino acid
6
Q
What does tRNA do
A
Folds due to complementary base pairing and carries a specific amino acid to the ribosome
7
Q
What is the triplet called that tRNA has
A
Anti codon
