Human Genetics 5 Flashcards
1
Q
Define Translation:
A
Formation of a chain of amino acids from mRNA outside the nucleus on ribosomes
2
Q
What is the 2nd step of gene expression :
A
rRNA, tRNA, mRNA all interact to make a protein
3
Q
Define a Codon:
A
Sequence of 3 mRNA nucleotides
4
Q
Define Anticodon:
A
3 tRNA nucleotides attached to 1 amino acid
5
Q
Each of the 20 amino acuds has its own specific:
A
Anticodon
6
Q
How does rRNA read mRNA:
A
rRNA reads the mRNA codon and allows the specific tRNA anticodon to bind to it
7
Q
Each tRNA carries?
A
Carries a specific amino acid which lines up in sequence as dictated by the mRNA codon
