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What is a gene?
What is a gene?
- A part of a ribosome
- A sequence of nucleotides that codes for a protein (correct)
- A sequence of amino acids
- A type of RNA
What is a mutation?
What is a mutation?
- A sequence of nucleotides
- A type of protein
- A rare change in genetic material (correct)
- A change in RNA
What is a protein?
What is a protein?
A three-dimensional polymer made of amino acid monomers.
What is mitosis?
What is mitosis?
What is protein synthesis?
What is protein synthesis?
What is a nucleotide?
What is a nucleotide?
What are the four bases of DNA?
What are the four bases of DNA?
_____, ______, _____ and ______ are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA.
_____, ______, _____ and ______ are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA.
In DNA, adenine goes with?
In DNA, adenine goes with?
In DNA, thymine goes with?
In DNA, thymine goes with?
In mRNA, Uracil goes with?
In mRNA, Uracil goes with?
In mRNA, Adenine goes with?
In mRNA, Adenine goes with?
In mRNA and DNA, cytosine goes with?
In mRNA and DNA, cytosine goes with?
In mRNA and DNA, guanine goes with?
In mRNA and DNA, guanine goes with?
What is DNA?
What is DNA?
What is RNA?
What is RNA?
What are the four nitrogen bases in RNA?
What are the four nitrogen bases in RNA?
DNA stands for _____
DNA stands for _____
What is the sugar found in DNA?
What is the sugar found in DNA?
RNA stands for _____
RNA stands for _____
What is the sugar in RNA?
What is the sugar in RNA?
What is mRNA?
What is mRNA?
What is transcription?
What is transcription?
What is translation?
What is translation?
Within a cell, DNA is housed in the ____.
Within a cell, DNA is housed in the ____.
When a protein needs to be made, a signal is sent to a cell to turn on the ____ that codes for the needed protein.
When a protein needs to be made, a signal is sent to a cell to turn on the ____ that codes for the needed protein.
Transcription occurs inside the ____ (cell organelle).
Transcription occurs inside the ____ (cell organelle).
During transcription, DNA is read by an enzyme called ____ and produces ____ ____, abbreviated mRNA (1st blank)
During transcription, DNA is read by an enzyme called ____ and produces ____ ____, abbreviated mRNA (1st blank)
During transcription, DNA is read by an enzyme called ____ and produces ____ ____, abbreviated mRNA (2nd blank)
During transcription, DNA is read by an enzyme called ____ and produces ____ ____, abbreviated mRNA (2nd blank)
What is the function of RNA polymerase?
What is the function of RNA polymerase?
What is cytoplasm?
What is cytoplasm?
This newly created mRNA molecule moves to the ____ (part of the cell) where the process of translation can occur.
This newly created mRNA molecule moves to the ____ (part of the cell) where the process of translation can occur.
What is the control center of the cell?
What is the control center of the cell?
Where does protein synthesis occur?
Where does protein synthesis occur?
During translation, small organelles called ____ read the mRNA sequence.
During translation, small organelles called ____ read the mRNA sequence.
These organelles direct transfer RNA, or tRNA, to assemble a specific sequence of ____ ____.
These organelles direct transfer RNA, or tRNA, to assemble a specific sequence of ____ ____.
A ____ is a sequence of three mRNA bases that codes for one amino acid.
A ____ is a sequence of three mRNA bases that codes for one amino acid.
What are building blocks of protein?
What are building blocks of protein?
What defines a codon?
What defines a codon?
What happens when all the amino acids coded for by a gene link?
What happens when all the amino acids coded for by a gene link?
How many bonds hold Thymine and Adenine together?
How many bonds hold Thymine and Adenine together?
How many bonds hold cytosine and guanine together?
How many bonds hold cytosine and guanine together?
What amino acid is represented by the codon AUG?
What amino acid is represented by the codon AUG?
What does UGA represent in terms of codons?
What does UGA represent in terms of codons?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon CCG?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon CCG?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon AGA?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon AGA?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon UCU?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon UCU?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon CUC?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon CUC?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon AAA?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon AAA?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon AUU?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon AUU?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon GCA?
What is the amino acid represented by the codon GCA?
Make the other half of the DNA: TAGCG
Make the other half of the DNA: TAGCG
Make the other half of the DNA: ACTTT
Make the other half of the DNA: ACTTT
Make the other half of the DNA: GGGCG
Make the other half of the DNA: GGGCG
Make the other strand of DNA: TACAG
Make the other strand of DNA: TACAG
Make the other half of the DNA: GCATG
Make the other half of the DNA: GCATG
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: GCUAG
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: GCUAG
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: UACUU
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: UACUU
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: GGCCA
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: GGCCA
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: UACGU
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: UACGU
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: GCUGU
Transcribe this DNA into mRNA: GCUGU
What are the parts of DNA?
What are the parts of DNA?
What is a phrase to remember the bases?
What is a phrase to remember the bases?
What are the types of RNA?
What are the types of RNA?
What does rRNA (ribosomal RNA) do?
What does rRNA (ribosomal RNA) do?
What is the start codon?
What is the start codon?
What is a reading frame?
What is a reading frame?
What are the stop codons?
What are the stop codons?
What can happen when a protein is mutated?
What can happen when a protein is mutated?
What is a substitution mutation?
What is a substitution mutation?
What is an insertion mutation?
What is an insertion mutation?
What is a deletion mutation?
What is a deletion mutation?
What are chromosomes?
What are chromosomes?
What is the most common form of mutation?
What is the most common form of mutation?
Are mutations always bad?
Are mutations always bad?
What is a point mutation?
What is a point mutation?
What is a frameshift mutation?
What is a frameshift mutation?
Give two examples of diseases caused by genetic mutations.
Give two examples of diseases caused by genetic mutations.
Which type of mutation is more likely to cause problems in the protein?
Which type of mutation is more likely to cause problems in the protein?
Ways to avoid mutations?
Ways to avoid mutations?
What is a genome?
What is a genome?
How many genes are in the human genome?
How many genes are in the human genome?
The order of DNA bases that make up genes is known thanks to the process of?
The order of DNA bases that make up genes is known thanks to the process of?
What is a geneticist?
What is a geneticist?
What is a genetic disorder?
What is a genetic disorder?
What is an allele?
What is an allele?
What shape is a chromosome?
What shape is a chromosome?
What is histone?
What is histone?
What is a base pair?
What is a base pair?
Study Notes
Genetic Concepts
- Gene: Sequence of nucleotides coding for a protein, influencing phenotype.
- Mutation: Rare genetic material change creating diversity within a species.
- Protein: 3D polymer made of amino acids; structure and function determined by nucleic acid sequence.
Cellular Processes
- Mitosis: Process for cell division resulting in two genetically identical nuclei.
- Protein Synthesis: Formation of proteins based on DNA templates.
- Transcription: Synthesis of RNA from a DNA template, occurring in the nucleus.
- Translation: Process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using mRNA information.
Molecular Components
- Nucleotide: Building block of DNA; consists of a five-carbon sugar, nitrogenous base, and phosphate group.
- Key Bases in DNA: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G).
- RNA vs. DNA: RNA is single-stranded while DNA is double-stranded forming a double helix.
RNA Types
- mRNA: Messenger RNA synthesized from DNA, translated by ribosomes for protein production.
- tRNA: Transfer RNA that brings amino acids during translation.
- rRNA: Ribosomal RNA, essential for ribosome formation.
Base Pairing Rules
- In DNA, A pairs with T, and C pairs with G; in RNA, A pairs with U (uracil) instead of T.
- Codon: Sequence of three mRNA bases coding for an amino acid.
Transcription and Translation Locations
- Nucleus: Organelle where transcription occurs.
- Cytoplasm: Location where the newly formed mRNA moves to begin translation.
Protein Structure
- Amino Acids: Building blocks of proteins assembled in specific sequences to form functional proteins.
- Codon Chart: Used to determine specific amino acids coded by mRNA sequences.
Mutations
- Types of Mutations: Substitution (one base change), insertion (adding bases), deletion (removing bases).
- Frameshift Mutations: Result from insertions or deletions, altering the reading frame and affecting many codons.
- Silent Mutations: Do not result in a change in protein function.
Genetic Information
- Genome: Complete set of genes in an organism, with approximately 20,000-25,000 genes in humans.
- Genetic Disorders: Conditions caused by alterations in DNA sequences; examples include sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis.
- Alleles: Different forms of a gene located at the same chromosomal position.
Chromosomal Structure
- Chromosome Shape: X-shaped structures made of DNA and proteins (histones).
- Base Pair: A pair of complementary nitrogenous bases in DNA (A-T, C-G).
Mutation Impact and Prevention
- Mutations can result in loss, increased, or altered function of proteins.
- Preventative measures to avoid mutations include using sunscreen, maintaining a balanced diet, regular exercise, and avoiding harmful exposures.
Miscellaneous
- Start Codon: AUG (Methionine) indicates the beginning of protein synthesis.
- Stop Codons: UAA, UAG, UGA signal the end of protein synthesis.
- Reading Frame: Order of codons read during translation directly affects protein structure and function.
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Test your knowledge on genetic concepts and cellular processes in this comprehensive quiz. It covers key topics including gene structure, protein synthesis, and the distinctions between RNA and DNA. Perfect for students studying biology.
