DNA Structure/PS/ Meiosis review | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

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Cells at the end of meiosis are haploid or diploid

haploid

What are three nucleotides on an mRNA molecule that code for an amino acid called?

Codon

Sperm and egg cells are called

gametes

Chromosomes with the same genes (one from mom and one from dad) are

Homologous Chromosomes

What is the name of the sugar found in DNA?

Deoxyribose Sugar

What is Chargaff’s rule?

A=T & C=G

Where does replication take place?

Nucleus

What are the three nucleotides on a tRNA molecule called?

anti-codon

What molecules is DNA “rewritten” into during transcription?

mRNA

What is the function of DNA?

store and transmit genetic information and regulate the production proteins

What are the three types of RNA?

mRNA, tRNA, rRNA

What is it called when homologous chromosomes exchange pieces of genetic material?

crossing over

How do proteins affect DNA and gene expression?

Turn genes on and off, wrap and unwrap DNA

What starts transcription?

RNA polymerase bonding to promote

What is the name given to the enzyme that unzips DNA?

Helicase

In order for protein synthesis to occur, mRNA must migrate from the nucleus to

the ribosome

Somatic cells have two sets of chromosomes so they are _____

Diploid

Give 2 differences between DNA and RNA

1. 2 vs 1 strand. 2. Thymine vs Uracil. 3. Location 4. Sugar in each

What are the three parts of a nucleotide?

Sugar, Phosphate, Nitrogen Base

How many cell divisions happen in meiosis?

2