biology cell cycle & protein synthesis

DNA

Carries the genetic instruction for development and functioning growth and reproduction also known as a double stranded helix

Chromatin

A complex of DNA/or Renee and proteins found in eukaryotic nuclei

Chromosome

Located inside the nucleus organizes and packages DNA to fit in a cell

Nucleotide

A building block/monomer of nucleic acids DNA and RNA which store and transmit genetic info

Base

And nitrogen containing biological compound that acts as the fundamental building block of DNA, RNA and storing genetic information

RNA

Translate genetic information from DNA into cytoplasm

mRNA

Messenger RNA carries genetic instructions from DNA to ribosomes

rRNA

Ribosomal RNA links amino acids to make proteins

tRNA

Transfers amino acid to area of proteins synthesis

Codon

A sequence of three consecutive nucleotides in DNA or mRNA that access genetic information for coding amino acid to stop or start princesses

Gene

A functional unit of DNA that provides instructions to a cell for making functional molecules primarily proteins

Amino acid

Molecules are combined to make proteins. organic compound

Protein

Proteins provide structure and support and transports molecules

Ribosome

Made of RNA and proteins and is a site for protein synthesis

Nucleus

Stores genetic material - DNA

Transcription

Copying of a specific segment of DNA into complementary RNA caused by RNA polymers

Translation

proteins are made using RNA the protein is a sequence of amino acids determined by the sequence of nucleotides in the RNA

cell Cycle

1. Interphase 2. Prophase 3. Metaphase 4. Anaphase 5. Interphase

Interphase

Cell grows (G1) replicate its DNA (S phase) and prepares for division (G2)

Prophase

Where chromatin condenses into visible X - shaped chromosomes composed of sister chromatids

Metaphase

Condensed chromosomes consisting of sister chromatids align along the cells equator or plate pulling chromosomes into position for segregation

Anaphase

Chromatids separate and moved towards opposite poles of the cell ensuring each daughter cell receives an identical set of genetic information