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Which amino acid does UGG represent?
Which amino acid does UGG represent?
- Proline
- Glutamic acid
- Tryptophan (correct)
- Valine
What amino acid does the codon AUA represent?
What amino acid does the codon AUA represent?
- Isoleucine (correct)
- Tryptophan
- Leucine
- Valine
What does the codon AAA represent?
What does the codon AAA represent?
- Arginine
- Histidine
- Lysine (correct)
- Phenylalanine
Which codon signals the end of protein synthesis?
Which codon signals the end of protein synthesis?
What amino acid does the codon UCG represent?
What amino acid does the codon UCG represent?
What amino acid does the codon CCC represent?
What amino acid does the codon CCC represent?
What amino acid does the codon UCU represent?
What amino acid does the codon UCU represent?
What is the function of the UAA codon?
What is the function of the UAA codon?
The sugar molecule in DNA is called ______.
The sugar molecule in DNA is called ______.
In RNA, uracil (U) is used instead of ______.
In RNA, uracil (U) is used instead of ______.
DNA, the sugar is ______; in RNA, it's ______.
DNA, the sugar is ______; in RNA, it's ______.
A nitrogenous base: There are four types in DNA - adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and ______; in RNA, uracil (U) is used instead of thymine.
A nitrogenous base: There are four types in DNA - adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and ______; in RNA, uracil (U) is used instead of thymine.
When nucleotides connect, they form the structure of DNA and ______.
When nucleotides connect, they form the structure of DNA and ______.
The phosphate group links to the sugar, which in turn is attached to the ______.
The phosphate group links to the sugar, which in turn is attached to the ______.
DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ______ sugar
DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ______ sugar
DNA uses the bases adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T). RNA also uses adenine, guanine, and cytosine, but it uses ______ (U) instead of thymine
DNA uses the bases adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T). RNA also uses adenine, guanine, and cytosine, but it uses ______ (U) instead of thymine
DNA is typically found as a ______-stranded helix, whereas RNA is usually single-stranded
DNA is typically found as a ______-stranded helix, whereas RNA is usually single-stranded
The difference is the presence of one more oxygen atom in the ribose sugar of ______
The difference is the presence of one more oxygen atom in the ribose sugar of ______
Transcribing the given DNA sequence into mRNA would involve replacing thymine (T) with ______ (U) because RNA uses uracil in place of thymine
Transcribing the given DNA sequence into mRNA would involve replacing thymine (T) with ______ (U) because RNA uses uracil in place of thymine
The molecule responsible for transcription is ______ polymerase
The molecule responsible for transcription is ______ polymerase
The 3-letter sequences in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids during the process of translation are called ______.
The 3-letter sequences in mRNA that correspond to specific amino acids during the process of translation are called ______.
Each codon specifies a particular amino acid that is to be added to the growing ______ chain.
Each codon specifies a particular amino acid that is to be added to the growing ______ chain.
What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
What did Francis Crick coin around 1965?
What did Francis Crick coin around 1965?
Where does transcription take place in eukaryotic cells?
Where does transcription take place in eukaryotic cells?
What type of nucleic acid carries information from DNA in the nucleus to a ribosome in the cytoplasm?
What type of nucleic acid carries information from DNA in the nucleus to a ribosome in the cytoplasm?
What is the function of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the function of ribonucleic acid (RNA) in protein synthesis?
What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?
What are the two processes involved in the central dogma of molecular biology?
What are the two processes involved in the central dogma of molecular biology?
What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
Which sugar molecule is found in RNA?
Which sugar molecule is found in RNA?
What replaces thymine in RNA?
What replaces thymine in RNA?
Which process is involved in the central dogma of molecular biology?
Which process is involved in the central dogma of molecular biology?
What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?
Which statement about retroviruses like HIV is true in relation to the central dogma?
Which statement about retroviruses like HIV is true in relation to the central dogma?
How many different combinations of alleles are possible in a dihybrid cross?
How many different combinations of alleles are possible in a dihybrid cross?
Punnett squares are less accurate for traits controlled by many genes because:
Punnett squares are less accurate for traits controlled by many genes because:
What is the primary purpose of Punnett squares?
What is the primary purpose of Punnett squares?
What can Punnett squares determine in a cross?
What can Punnett squares determine in a cross?
How many different combinations of alleles are possible in a dihybrid cross?
How many different combinations of alleles are possible in a dihybrid cross?
Why are Punnett squares less accurate for traits controlled by many genes?
Why are Punnett squares less accurate for traits controlled by many genes?
Study Notes
Genetic Code and Amino Acids
- UGG codon represents the amino acid Tryptophan.
- AUA codon signifies the amino acid Isoleucine.
- AAA codon corresponds to the amino acid Lysine.
- UAA codon functions as a stop signal, indicating the end of protein synthesis.
- UCG codon denotes the amino acid Serine.
- CCC codon represents the amino acid Proline.
- UCU codon corresponds to the amino acid Serine as well.
DNA and RNA Structure
- The sugar molecule in DNA is deoxyribose.
- Uracil (U) in RNA replaces thymine (T) found in DNA.
- DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, while RNA contains ribose sugar.
- DNA's nitrogenous bases include adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T); in RNA, uracil is used instead of thymine.
- Nucleotides connect to form the structure of DNA and RNA.
- The phosphate group links to the sugar, which is attached to the nitrogenous base.
- DNA is typically double-stranded, whereas RNA tends to be single-stranded.
- Ribose sugar has one more oxygen atom than deoxyribose sugar.
Transcription and Translation
- In transcription, thymine (T) is replaced with uracil (U) in the mRNA sequence.
- RNA polymerase is responsible for the transcription process.
- Codons in mRNA are three-letter sequences corresponding to specific amino acids.
- Each codon specifies an amino acid to be added to the growing polypeptide chain.
Central Dogma of Molecular Biology
- The central dogma involves genetic information flow from DNA to RNA to protein.
- The sequence of amino acids in a protein is determined by the DNA sequence.
- Francis Crick coined the term "central dogma" around 1965.
- Transcription occurs in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
- Messenger RNA (mRNA) carries information from DNA in the nucleus to ribosomes in the cytoplasm.
- Ribonucleic acid (RNA) plays a crucial role in translating genetic information into proteins.
- Ribosomes facilitate the protein synthesis process.
- The two key processes in the central dogma are transcription and translation.
Punnett Squares and Genetic Inheritance
- Punnett squares illustrate possible allele combinations in genetic crosses.
- They are less accurate for traits controlled by multiple genes due to increased complexity.
- The primary purpose of Punnett squares is to predict genotypes and phenotypes of offspring.
- Dihybrid crosses yield multiple combinations of alleles; the exact number depends on the traits involved.
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Test your knowledge of genetic codes and amino acids with this quiz. Identify stop codons and match them with their corresponding amino acids.
