Chapter 12 Flashcards

1
Q

The genetic code is said to be triplet, meaning that there___________

A

Are three. Bases in mRNA that code for an. Amino acid

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2
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Name a common consensus sequence where RNA polymerase bunds

A

TATA Box

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3
Q

An intron is a section of

A

RNA removed during RNA processing

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4
Q

Contrast intron and exon conservation in related species

A

Introns- not well conserved

Exons- well conserved

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5
Q

Is mRNA usually polycistronic in eukaryotes?

A

No

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