Transcription: RNA Synthesis & The Role of Base Pairing and Hydrogen Bonds
Studied by 0 people
Call Kai
Learn
Practice Test
Spaced Repetition
Match
Flashcards
Knowt Play1/8
There's no tags or description
Looks like no tags are added yet.
Name | Mastery | Learn | Test | Matching | Spaced |
|---|
No study sessions yet.
9 Terms
What is the purpose of transcription?
synthesise an RNA sequence from a DNA template so it can be read by a ribosome to build a protein.
What does RNA polymerase do during transcription?
It separates DNA strands and synthesizes an RNA copy.
What happens after transcription is complete?
The RNA sequence is released and the DNA strands reform the double helix.
Where does the RNA transcript go after transcription?
It moves from the nucleus to the cytoplasm for translation.
What bases pair during transcription?
A = U, and C = G
Why are hydrogen bonds important in transcription?
Their weakness allows enzymes to easily unwind DNA with little energy.
How do hydrogen bonds help DNA function as a template?
They allow repeated unwinding and transcription with minimal energy input.
What is the antisense strand?
The DNA strand that is transcribed into RNA.
What is the sense strand?
The DNA strand not transcribed
Note 
Flashcards (33)