Genes (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Gene definition
Gene definition
Section of DNA containing instructions to make a protein
Transcription process
Transcription process
DNA is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA)
Translation process
Translation process
mRNA used to build amino acid chain forming a protein
Triplet vs codon location
Triplet vs codon location
Triplet in DNA, codon in mRNA
Start codon sequence
Start codon sequence
AUG (codes for methionine)
Stop codon sequences
Stop codon sequences
UAA, UAG, and UGA
Universal genetic code meaning
Universal genetic code meaning
Almost all organisms use the same genetic code
Degenerate genetic code meaning
Degenerate genetic code meaning
Most amino acids coded by multiple different codons
Introns definition and location
Introns definition and location
Non-coding regions in eukaryotic genes, removed in processing
Eukaryotic vs prokaryotic genes: main difference
Eukaryotic vs prokaryotic genes: main difference
Eukaryotic genes have introns; prokaryotic genes do not