Genes and Genomes Flashcards
1
Q
Is there a correlation between complexity of the organism and number of genes
A
There is no correlation
2
Q
What is a gene
A
A gene is the region of the DNA that encodes function
3
Q
The Central Dogma
A
DNA encodes for RNA which can code for proteins
4
Q
Transcription
A
Reading the DNA in genes to make rNA
5
Q
Translation
A
Reading the RNA to make protein
6
Q
Transcription and Translation in both Bacteria and Eukaryotes
A
In bacteria: transcription and translation are simultaneous
- eukaryotes: processing is sumltaneous
7
Q
Directionality of Transcription and Translation
A
Transription: DNA read by RNA pol from 3-5 and new DNA/RNA synthesized 5-3
Translation: mRNa read 5-3 and protein synthesized from n-c
