Protein Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
DNA –> RNA –> Protein
A
Central Dogma
2
Q
Single-stranded, in nucleolus, CAN leave the nucleus, no “T” (thymine) instead it’s called “uracil” (U)
A
RNA
3
Q
An enzyme that adds new bases
A
DNA Polymerase
4
Q
A, U, G, C
A
RNA base pairs
5
Q
messenger, made of nucleotides (A, U, G, C)
receives information and leaves the nucleus with it
A
mRNA
6
Q
copying down the genetic information
A
Transcription
7
Q
jelly-like substance in the cell
A
Cytoplasm
8
Q
Many in each cell and make protein, which makes our traits!
A
Ribosome
9
Q
3 letter at a time “A, G, U”
A
Codon
10
Q
Brings in Amino Acids
A
tRNA
11
Q
It helps make proteins
A
Amino Acids
12
Q
Ribosome reads a codon, a “tRNA” brings in amino acids
A
Translation
