Genetic Mutations Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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Codon
A
A sequence of three nucleotides in an mRNA molecule that specifies which amino acid should be added to a growing polypeptide chain.
2
Q
Role of BRCA genes
A
To detect and repair DNA strands that could cause cancer
3
Q
rRNA
A
RNA that is a component of the ribosome
4
Q
mRNA
A
contains instructions for making a protein
5
Q
tRNA
A
transports amino acids to ribosomes
6
Q
transcription
A
DNA –> RNA
7
Q
translation
A
RNA –> protein
