1.3 DNA and the production of proteins Flashcards
1
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What is the structure of DNA?
A
A double-stranded helix held together by complementary base pairs
2
Q
What are the 4 bases and how do they pair?
A
Adenine and thymine
Guanine and cytosine
3
Q
What is DNA?
A
Genetic information containing the instructions to make proteins (the base sequence determines which amino acids are in which order to make specific proteins
It is unique to each person
4
Q
What is a gene?
A
A section of DNA that codes for a specific protein
5
Q
What is mRNA?
A
A molecule that carries a complementary copy of the genetic code from the nucleus to the ribosome (where the protein is assembled)
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