1.3 DNA and Production of Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What does DNA carry?
A
The genetic information for making proteins.
2
Q
What is a DNA molecule?
A
A double-stranded helix.
3
Q
What are DNA double strands held together by?
A
Complementary base pairs.
4
Q
Complementary base pairs.
A
A-T, C-G
5
Q
What does the base sequence determine?
A
The amino acid sequence in a protein.
6
Q
What does mRNA carry?
A
A complementary copy of the code from the DNA, in the nucleus, to a ribosome.
7
Q
Where is the protein assembled from amino acids?
A
The ribosome.
8
Q
What is a gene?
A
A section of DNA which codes for a protein.
