💙 Unit 4: Protein Synthesis - Transcription Flashcards
1
Q
Transcription
A
DNA —-> mRNA
2
Q
Where does transcription occur?
A
Nucleus
3
Q
Template Strand
A
where RNA polymerase attaches to make complementary copy of coding strand
4
Q
What are nucleotides linked together by?
A
Covalent Bonds
5
Q
What does RNA polymerase do in transcription?
A
synthesize mRNA
6
Q
What sequence tells RNA polymerase to stop synthesizing?
A
UAA
7
Q
What happens when RNA polymerase stops synthesizing?
A
- Dissociates from DNA strand
- Hydrogen bonding reforms
- End of transcription
