1.5 DNA and Protein synthesis Flashcards by Ellie Paddison | Brainscape

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where does protein synthesis occur?

A

ribosomes

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what is a triplet code

A

3 bases = 1 amino acid

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what is a codon

A

3 bases = 1 amino acid

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explain transcription

A

DNA helicase breaks (hydrogen) bonds between both strands
complementary RNA nucleotides move into place ∴ forming (hydrogen) bonds with bases one exposed ends on one strand
RNA polymerase joins RNA nucleotides ∴ phosphodiester bonds
(this is messenger RNA.)

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