rna vocab p2

Question 1

transcription

Answer 1

the process of making an rna copy of a genes dna

Question 2

translation

Answer 2

the process of translating the sequence of a mrna

Question 3

mutation

Answer 3

a change in the dna sequence of an organism

Question 4

point mutation

Answer 4

genetic mutation where a single nucleotide base is changed

Question 5

frameshift mutation

Answer 5

insertions or deletions in the genome that are not in multiples of 3 nucleotides

Question 6

chromosomal mutations

Answer 6

changes in the chromosomal segments of dna strands

Question 7

base pairing

Answer 7

the rule that adenine always pairs w/ thymine and guanine always pairs with cytosine in dna

Question 8

anticodon

Answer 8

trinucleotide sequence found in trna

Question 9

synthesis

Answer 9

production of an organic compound in a living thing

Question 10

helix

Answer 10

3 dimensional shape formed by large molecules

Question 11

double helix

Answer 11

the structure of dna

Question 12

polypeptide

Answer 12

a chain of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds