Molecular Genetics

Molecular Genetics / Nucleic acids / DNA replication&transcription / Genetic code / mRNA translation

Molecular Genetics / Nucleic acids / DNA replication&transcription / Genetic code / mRNA translation


A. M.
This flashcard set delves into the intricate processes of molecular genetics at a university level, focusing on DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. It covers key concepts like replication, transcription, translation, and the roles of enzymes such as polymerase and helicase. The flashcards also explore genetic codes, codons, and the structure of nucleic acids. Ideal for students and professionals in medical and biological sciences, this set provides a comprehensive understanding of molecular genetics, essential for grasping advanced biological principles.
Cartes-fiches
180
Utilisateurs
6
Langue
Anglais
Catégorie
Médecine
Niveau
Université
Créé / Mis à jour
01.01.2017 / 08.11.2019

Cartes-fiches

RNA is

Where are proteins synthesized in a eukaryotic cell?

The codons UAA, UAG and UGA all code for

With the exception of tryptophan and methionine, each amino acidis coded for by more than one codon. Therefore the genetic code is called

Anticodon is found on:

The entire genetic code consists of ___ amino acids and ___ codons

Which compunds are bonded together to make polypeptides?

Meselson and Stahl proved that

In Prokaryotes DNA transcription occurs in

At the beginning of the DNA transcription, RNA polymerase binds to

The longest molecule in our cells are

Which of the following statements is true about the protein synthesis process?

The elongation of a polypeptide chain continues until

Lactose operon is an example of

Transcription occurs along a (1) template strand forming an mRNA molecule in the (2) direction

(1) 3' to 5' ; (2) 5' to 3'

The process in which ribosomes are involved is 

During translation, the ___ site within the ribosome holds the growing amino acid chain while the ... site holds the next amino acid to be added to the chain

Reverse transcription is the process in some viruses by which ___ is synthesized from ___

How does the presence of lactose cause the lac operon to be transcribed?

Okazaki fragments occur on the ___ and are bonded together by ___

The two men who established the double-stranded structure of the DNA

Which of the following codons cannot be recognized by a tRNA molecule?

The two-dimensional structure of tRNA resembles a(n):

Which of the molecules are involved in the initiation of translation in prokaryotes?

Amino acids are carried to the site of protein synthesis by

What are the two basic types of ribosomes?

The function of tRNA is to

Translation is when

Transcription and translation of a gene compsed of 60 nucleotides would form a protein containing no more than ___ amino acids

DNA helicase is involved during the process of 

So called "core particle" of the nucleosome consits of 145-147 bp of DNA wrapped around

What compunds are bonded together to make polypepties?

How many codons encoding amino acids are there?

Where are the proteins synthesized in a cell?

Prokaryotes and eukaryotes use several methods to regulate gene expression, but the most common method is

A(n) ... is a piece of DNA with a group of genes that are transcribed together as a unit

What effect would the addition of lactose have on a repressed lac operon?

Eukaryotic RNA polymerase II synthesizes

A type of DNA sequence that is located far from a gene but can promote its expression is a(n)?

Assembly of basal transcription factors begins at the ________ sequence in the promoter.

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