RNA+protein synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
what is the purpose of mRNA copys
A
to make the genetic information small enough to pass out of the nucleus into the cytoplasm
2
Q
what is DNA used for
A
a template for the mRNA copy
3
Q
what is RNA made of
A
nucleotides- each has a base that line up in complementary pairs with the DNA bases however as there is no Thymine in RNA Adenine pairs with Uracil
4
Q
what makes mRNA
A
when the DNA and RNA strands join as their bases pair up