Flashcards: Genetics Fundamentals: DNA to Protein — 10 cards

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1Question

DNA double helix — structure?

Answer

Two complementary strands twisted into a spiral.

2Question

Double Helix — structure?

Answer

Two complementary strands twisted into a spiral.

3Question

DNA replication — enzyme?

Answer

DNA polymerase synthesizes new strands.

4Question

Nucleotides — components?

Answer

Phosphate, deoxyribose, nitrogenous base.

5Question

RNA transcription — process?

Answer

DNA is copied into RNA by RNA polymerase.

6Question

Base Pairing Rules?

Answer

A with T, C with G.

7Question

Antiparallel Strands — importance?

Answer

Essential for replication and transcription.

8Question

DNA replication — process?

Answer

Semi-conservative duplication of DNA.

9Question

Origin of Replication — function?

Answer

Start site for DNA copying.

10Question

Leading vs lagging strand — difference?

Answer

Continuous vs discontinuous synthesis.

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