CHAPTER V: TRANSCRIPTION AND TRANSLATION (MODULE) part 2

Question 1

process by which RNA molecules are synthesized on a DNA template.

Answer 1

Transcription,

Question 2

The complex, multistep process begins with the transfer of genetic
information stored in DNA to RNA.

Answer 2

Transcription Synthesizes RNA on a DNA Template

Question 3

1. _____ is, for the most part, associated with chromosomes in the nucleus of the eukaryotic cell. However, _______ occurs in association with ribosomes located outside the nucleus, in the cytoplasm. Therefore, _______ does not appear to participate directly in protein synthesis.

Answer 3

DNA
protein synthesis
DNA

Question 4

________ is synthesized in the __________ of eukaryotic cells, in which DNA is found, and is chemically similar to DNA.

Answer 4

RNA
nucleus

Question 5

Following its synthesis, most RNA migrates to the ___________, in which
protein synthesis (translation) occurs.

Answer 5

cytoplasm

Question 6

The amount of RNA is generally _____________ to the amount of protein in a cell.

Answer 6

proportional

Question 7

Collectively, these observations suggested that ___________, stored in DNA, is transferred to an _____________, which directs the synthesis of the proteins. As with most new ideas in molecular genetics, the initial supporting experimental evidence for an RNA
intermediate was based on studies of bacteria and ___________

Answer 7

genetic information
RNA intermediate
bacteriophages.