Transcription Flashcards
1
Q
RNA polymerase attaches to the promotor region on DNA.
A
Initiation
2
Q
mRNA is being built from the 3’ end of the neucleotide polymer.
A
Elongation
3
Q
RNA polymerase and mRNA are released following transcription of the terminator region of the DNA.
A
Termination
4
Q
It carries information from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm.
A
Messenger RNA
5
Q
They are the cell structures that make proteins. rRNA is the RNA part of the ribosomes.
A
Ribosomal RNA
6
Q
Its main function is to “transfer” amino acids to the ribosomes.
A
Transfer RNA
7
Q
Nitrogenous Bases of RNA:
A
Adenine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine
8
Q
Parts of RNA:
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Ribose, Phosphate Group, Nitrogenous Base
