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What is DNA replication?
The process of making an identical copy of DNA.
Why is DNA replication semi-conservative?
Each new molecule keeps one old strand and one new strand.
What is the direction of DNA synthesis?
5’ to 3’.
The purpose of the translation process is:
Copy the DNA information into an mRNA molecule.
Synthesize proteins from the information contained in mRNA
Replicate genetic material before cell division.
To form an RNA molecule complementary to DNA.
Which enzyme adds nucleotides during replication?
DNA polymerase.
Which enzyme joins Okazaki fragments?
Ligase.
Transcription is the process by which:
An mRNA molecule is formed using a DNA strand as a template..
What is base complementarity in DNA?
A pairs with T, C pairs with G.
What is the product of transcription?
mRNA.
What molecule is the template for transcription?
DNA template strand.
Where does translation occur?
Cytoplasm and Ribosomes.
What is the role of mRNA?
It carries the genetic code from DNA.
What is the role of tRNA?
It brings amino acids to the ribosome.
What is the role of ribosomes?
They read codons and assemble proteins.
What is a codon?
A three-base sequence on mRNA.
What are the characteristics of the genetic code?
Universal and degenerate.
