Protein Synthesis Flashcards
1
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Central Dogma
A
DNA -> RNA -> Protein
2
Q
RNA
A
single stranded in nucleolus, can leave the nucleus, no “t” instead has Uracil “u”
3
Q
DNA Polymerase
A
enzyme that adds new bases
4
Q
RNA base pairs
A
A-U G-C
5
Q
mRNA
A
messenger, made of nucleotides A,U,G,C; can leave nucleus
6
Q
Transcription
A
copying down genetic info
7
Q
Cytoplasm
A
fluid in a cell
8
Q
Ribosome
A
makes protein
9
Q
Codon
A
3 letters in a row
10
Q
tRNA
A
brings in amino acids
11
Q
Translation
A
mRNA read, amino acids brought in
12
Q
Amino Acids
A
used to make proteins
