Gene Expression Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Genes
A
Segments of DNA (proteins)
Provide instructions to make certain proteins
Regulate information expression
2
Q
Genes produce
A
Fundamental polypeptides or RNA
3
Q
RNA is the bridge between
A
DNA and protein synthesis
4
Q
Transcription
A
Gathers info
Synthesis of RNA using info from DNA - copying a segment of DNA to make a complimentary RNA
5
Q
What makes phenotypes
A
Proteins and RNA
6
Q
Translation
A
Modify/translates info
Synthesis of a polypeptide using info from mRNA
7
Q
DNA
A
Deoxyribose
Double stranded
ATCG
8
Q
RNA
A
Ribose
Single stranded
AUCG
9
Q
mRNA
A
Carries a genetic message from DNA to the protein synthesis machine
10
Q
Ribosomes
A
Site of translation
Facilitates linkage of amino acids into polypeptide chains
