2. DNA transfers a genetic message to RNA through a process known as _________________.

3. RNA controls the production of specific proteins encoded by genes through _________________.

4. What is the correct sequence from DNA -> ___________ -> ___________ -> ____________ -> Protein?

5. A/An __________________ is a group of 3 nucleotides in mRNA; they specify amino acids.

6. Watson and Crick found that the DNA molecule has a ____________________ (twisted ladder) shape.

7. Before a cell divides, its DNA makes a duplicate of itself in a process called ____________________.

8. A _________________ is something from the environment that can change the structure of DNA.

9. Each nucleotide contains a sugar, ________________________, and one of the four bases.

10. RNA stands for __________________.

11. ___________________ is the use of genetic information in DNA to make proteins.

12. A/An __________________ is a sequence of 3 nucleotides in a tRNA molecule.

13. In eukaryotes, genes are fragmented & contain a series of sequences called exons and _____________.

14. _________________ are the portions of a gene that are translated into proteins.

15. _________________ are the noncoding areas of DNA.

16. _________________ are genes that can jump to new locations on chromosomes.

17. __________________ complement the nucleotide sequence in mRNA codons.

18. In prokaryotes, _______________________ regulate transcription.

19. Griffith, Avery, and others did experiments to show that ______________ is the hereditary material.

20. ESSAY: Explain the steps of DNA replication

21. ESSAY: What are the 3 types of RNA