Cell Bio: Genetic Code Flashcards
1
Q
Define genetic code
A
Information storage inside the nucleus
2
Q
DNA composition
A
Double stranded helix compose of nucleotide
3
Q
Nucleotide composition
A
- Sugar (deoxyribose)
- Phosphate
- Nitrogen-containing base
4
Q
What of the DNA do the sugars and phosphates form?
A
Backbone
5
Q
The nitrogen-containing bases in each DNA strand are attached via
A
Hydrogen bonds
6
Q
DNA codes for the sequence of AAs in a protein
A
Adenine-Thymine
Guanine-Cytosine
7
Q
What is contained in a sequence of 3 bases on one DNA strand?
A
Genetic code
8
Q
A region of DNA with the triplet codes for the formation of a protein
A
Gene