3. DNA, genetic engineering and the production of proteins Flashcards
1
Q
Where are chromosomes found
A
nucleus
2
Q
What are chromosomes made up of
A
genes
3
Q
Gene
A
a short section of DNA which codes for a protein
4
Q
What is the structure of DNA
A
double stranded helix
5
Q
what are the four base parings
A
A,T,C,G
6
Q
A name
A
adenine
7
Q
T name
A
Thymine
8
Q
C name
A
Cytosine
9
Q
G name
A
Guanine
10
Q
What is the function of DNA
A
DNA carries the genetic information for making proteins
11
Q
What are proteins made from
A
Chains of amino aicds
12
Q
mRNA
A
is a molecule which carries a complementory copy of the genetic code from the DNA in the nucleus to the ribisome in the cytoplasm where the protein is assembelled by amino acids
