Transciption & Translation Flashcards
1
Q
Where does transcription occur?
A
Nucleus
2
Q
Where does translation occur?
A
Cytoplasm
3
Q
What does RNA polymerase do?
A
Creates a complimentary strand of mRNA
4
Q
Template strand/coding strand
A
Template- complimentary to mRNA
Coding - identical to mRNA apart from uracil instead of thymine
5
Q
What are introns?
A
Non coding DNA
6
Q
What are exons?
A
Coding DNA
7
Q
What are the different site of the ribosome in translation?
A
Acceptor site
Peptidyl site
Exit site
8
Q
Which way does the ribosome move along the mRNA?
A
5’ to 3’
