| A | B |
|---|
| DNA | molecule that holds the instructions for making all of the proteins in the cell. |
| mRNA | molecule that copies DNA and carries the message to the ribosome. |
| tRNA | carries amino acids to the ribosome |
| codon | 2 based code in mRNA |
| anticodon | 3 base code in tRNa that pairs with mRNA to determine where amino acids should be placed. |
| transcription | mRNA copying DNA's message to take it to the ribosome |
| translation | when tRNA used mRNA's message to make a protein |
| ribosome | organelle where proteins are made |
| nucleus | organelle where DNA is found. |
| nucleotide | building block of nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA. Compsed of sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogen base. |
| gene | a short piece of DNA that codes for a protein |
| chromosome | DNA wrapped around a protein for organization |
| replication | DNA makes DNA or TACG is copied to make ATGC |
| amino acid | building blocks of protein |
| mRNA codons | should be used with chart when finding amino acids |
| tRNA anticodons | should not be used with chart |
