DNA vs RNA

Question 1

Double stranded molecule that is twisted into a helix

Answer 1

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Question 2

A single stranded molecule for protein synthesis

Answer 2

RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)

Question 3

The process of making copies of DNA

Answer 3

DNA replication

Question 4

Undwinds the double helix and seperate the two polynucleotide strands

Answer 4

Helicase

Question 5

New strands from the two parental template strands

Answer 5

DNA Polymerase

Question 6

It describes the flow of genetic information in cells from DNA to messenger RNA (mRNA) to protein

Answer 6

The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

Question 7

Process of making proteins

Answer 7

Protein Synthesis

Question 8

Made up of amino acids

Answer 8

Proteins

Question 9

Carries genetic codes DNA (nucleus) to ribosomes

Answer 9

Messenger RNA

Question 10

80% of total RNA in the body

Answer 10

Ribomosal RNA

Question 11

Transfer amino acid during protein synthesis

Answer 11

Transfer RNA

Question 12

Is a sequence of three nucleotides in messenger RNA that determines the positions of amino acids when a cell starts making proteins

Answer 12

Codon

Question 13

A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that binds to a corresponding codon and designates a specific amino acids

Answer 13

Anticodon