Structures of ribonucleic acid Flashcards
1
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Codon
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The sequence of 3 bases on mRNA that codes for a single amino acid
2
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Genome
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Complete set o0f genes in a cell, including those in mitochondria and/ or chloroplasts
3
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Proteome
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The full range of proteins produced by the genome
4
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Ribonucleic acid structure
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Nitrogenous base
Pentose sugar
Phosphate group
5
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2 types of RNA
A
tRNA (transfer)
mRNA (messenger)
6
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Characteristics of tRNA
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Clover shape
Anti codon complementary to 1 amino acid
Used in translation
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8
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What are the 4 DNA bases
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Adenine
Thymine
Cytosine
Guanine
9
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What are the 4 RNA bases
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Adenine
Uracil
Cytosine
Guanine