Process of Transcription and Translation Flashcards
Where does the RNA Polymerase attach at the start of transcription?
The Promoter
What does a ribosome look like? What parts is it composed of?
A ribosome is made out of RNA and proteins.
What is the name of the enzyme that makes mRNA?
RNA Polymerase
What is the DNA strand that is used to make the strand of mRNA called?
Template Strand
What is the sequence of 3 nucleotide bases in mRNA is called?
A codon
In Eukaryotic cells, where does the process of transcription take place?
The Nucleus
The sugar in the RNA nucleotide is called what?
Ribose
What are the bases that are used in RNA nucleotides?
adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and uracil (U
The sequence of 3 bases in a tRNA molecule that is complementary to the mRNA is called what?
Anticodon
What is the name of the bond that holds the amino acids together in the growing protein?
Peptide Bonds
Where does the process of translation take place in the cell?
Ribosomes
What does a tRNA molecule carry to the ribosome?
Amino Acids
