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Biology Study Cards
DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis, and Genetic Engineering Study Cards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | Deoxyribonucleic Acid; Double stranded molecule that stays inside of the nucleus at all times and is used to create proteins. |
| RNA | Ribonucleic Acid; Single stranded molecule that transmits information from DNA to make proteins. |
| Protein Synthesis | Formation of mRNA from DNA (transcription) and the conversion by tRNA to protein (translation). |
| Nucleotide | Basic unit of DNA & RNA; consists of a 5-carbon sugar, nitrogen bases, and a phosphate group. |
| DNA Nucleotide | Deoxyribose Sugar, Bases GCAT, and Phosphate Group |
| RNA Nucleotide | Ribose Sugar, Bases GCAU, and Phosphate Group |
| DNA Nitrogen Bases | Guanine (G), Cytosine (C), Adenine (A), Thymine (T) |
| RNA Nitrogen Bases | Guanine (G), Cytosine (C), Adenine (A), Uracil (U) |
| Hydrogen Bond | Holds nitrogen bases together in DNA |
| Covalent Bond | Holds sugars and phosphates & sugars and bases together. |
| DNA Replication | Process of copying DNA; occurs during interphase in mitosis and meiosis. |
| mRNA | Messenger RNA; carries message for making proteins from the Nucleus to the Ribosome. |
| tRNA | Tranfer RNA; brings amino acids to the ribosome for assembly into a protein. |
| Transcription | Creation of mRNA from DNA strand. (INSIDE NUCLEUS) |
| Translation | Conversion of mRNA into protein using tRNA. (OCCURS IN RIBOSOME) |
| Codon | Set of three nucleotides that code for a specific amino acid. |
| Gene Regulation | Process where proteins are differentiated by the specific sequence of amino acids. |
| Mutation | Changes in genetic material. |
| Gel Electophoresis | Also known as DNA fingerprinting; allows scientist to identify someone's DNA. |
| Stem Cells | Cells with no specialized function, which can be developed into a variety of cells by activating specific genes on the cells DNA. |
| Peptide Bond | Holds amino acids together. |