Transcription/translation — Flashcards

Of the 64 possible codons, how many encode amino acids?_____

In eukaryotes, each gene has it's own _____, to which RNA polymerase II may bind

What DNA-binding motif is common to the receptors for steroid hormones, thyroid hormones, and vitamins A/D? _____

mRNA quality control occurs at _____, which contain exonucleases, decapping enzymes, and microRNAs

The Kozak sequence is a consensus sequence in eukaryotes that _____ the start codon and aids translation initiation

Promoters serve as binding sites for _____ transcription factors (general/specific)

The _____ site of the ribosome holds empty tRNA as it exits

Capped, tailed, and spliced hnRNA is called _____

In what part of the cell is mRNA formed?_____

Is RNA synthesis high or low fidelity? _____