qt2 test2 quiz 7 Flashcards
1
Q
what is RNA made up of
A
nucleotides
2
Q
what is the sugar in RNA called
A
ribose
3
Q
what does the “U” nitrogen bases mean
A
uracil
4
Q
how many stands does RNA have
A
- single stranded
5
Q
where is RNA located
A
the nucleus and in the ribosomes
6
Q
what are the 3 types of RNA
A
messenger RNA, Transfer RNA, ribosomal RNA
7
Q
what is the function of mRNA
A
carries massage of DNA to ribosomes (3 letter code-codon)
single strand of letters
8
Q
what is the function of tRNA
A
reads the mRNA code at ribosomes (3 letter code-anticodon) carries an amino acid; shamrock shape
9
Q
what is the function of rRNA
A
joins mRNA to tRNA; 80%; ribozyme
helps mRNA and tRNA
10
Q
what is transcription
A
making of mRNA from one side of DNA in the nucleus
11
Q
what is translation
A
anticodon of tRNA joins with codon of mRNA
12
Q
where does translation occur
A
ribosomes
