Central Dogma.1 Flashcards
Why is central dogma important
- Creation of Vaccines
- Creation of hormones
- Reproduction of viruses
Difference of DNA to gene
DNA - entire material
Gene - only a portion of DNA
Undergoes transcription and translation
Genes
Where is genes found
Nucleus
This controls the production of proteins
Genes
Substances that determine the traits of an organism
Proteins
proteins for structure
Structural Proteins
Proteins for process
Functional Proteins
Example of structural proteins
- keratin
- histones
- actin and myosin (muscles)
Example of functional proteins
- hormones
- enzymes
Organisms are made mainly of
Proteins
The kind and amount of protein determines the
Size, shape, and characteristics
A thread-like structure that contains DNA or genetic material
chromosomes
Where are chromosomes found
Inside nucleus of a cell
During mitosis where does the chromosomes go
Cytoplasm
Chroma
Colored
Soma
Body
Organizes very long strands of DNA + histones
Chromosomes
First 22 pairs are called
Autosomes
Last pair is called
Allosomes
The P arm and Q arm are held together by
Centromere
Specializes in DNA that joins the sister chromatids together
Centromere
Protection at the end of an arm
Telomere