Drag the item from the item bank to its corresponding match
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This is the copying process by which a cell duplicates its DNA | arrow_right_alt | Transcription |
A single stranded nucleic acid that plays a role in protein synthesis | arrow_right_alt | Replication |
This holds an organism's hereditary information | arrow_right_alt | RNA |
This is the process of copying DNA to RNA | arrow_right_alt | DNA |
The diagram below represents a process that occurs in many cells.
The main function of this process is to
The structures most directly involved in the synthesis of cellular proteins are the
DNA and RNA are examples of which biological macromolecule?
A nucleotide is the building block of DNA. A nucleotide is composed of...(select all that apply
The semiconservative model states that DNA replication occurs in which of the following ways?
Identify the characteristic with the correct category.
DNA --> mRNA
DNA --> DNA
Controlling Factor: Ribosomes
Product: Protein/Polypeptide Chain
Controlling Factor: RNA Polymerase
Product: DNA Strand
Controlling Factor: DNA Polymerase
mRNA --> Proteins
Product: RNA/mRNA Strand
Replication
Transcription
Translation
Match the following RNA types to their function.
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rRNA | arrow_right_alt | takes DNA message to ribosome |
tRNA | arrow_right_alt | combines w/ proteins to make ribosome |
mRNA | arrow_right_alt | brings amino acids to ribosomes |
Which of the following statements are TRUE regarding DNA and RNA? Select all correct answers!
Match the following protein synthesis term/image.
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RNA polymerase | arrow_right_alt | three-base sequence on mRNA that codes for a single amino acid |
Anticodon image | arrow_right_alt | three bases on tRNA molecule that are complementary to an mRNA codon |
Anticodon definition | arrow_right_alt | An enzyme that is required for transcription |
Codon image | arrow_right_alt | An enzyme that is required for translation |
DNA polymerase | arrow_right_alt |
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Codon definition | arrow_right_alt |
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Place the steps of translation in the correct order.
A tRNA carrying an amino acid binds to its anticodon to the codon on mRNA
Ribosome attaches to mRNA
Translation stops when the ribosomes reaches the stop codon
Ribosomes starts reading the code
Bonds form between amino acids and the polypeptide chain grows
Place the steps of translation in the correct order.
Ribosomes starts reading the code
Translation stops when the ribosomes reaches the stop codon
A tRNA carrying an amino acid binds to its anticodon to the codon on mRNA
Bonds form between amino acids and the polypeptide chain grows
Ribosome attaches to mRNA
Identify the following roles of protein synthesis.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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rRNA (ribosomal) | arrow_right_alt | Copies the coded message from DNA and carries it to the ribosome. |
mRNA (messenger) | arrow_right_alt | Carries the amino acids and adds them to the growing protein at the ribosome. |
tRNA (transfer) | arrow_right_alt | Combines with proteins to to make ribosome. |