DNA Flashcards
What does Dna do
Contains genetic info and determines the structure and function of the cell. Found in nucleus but also mitochondria
What is DNA wrapped around
A group of 8 specialised proteins called histones loosely to form nucleosome
Chromatin
chromatin fiber around proteins in a condensed structure. (when not dividing), a tangled network of dna
Gene
Is the short section of Dna which codes for specific protein
Nucleotides contain
sugar called deoxyribose, phosphate group, organic base
2 types of nucleotide
Rna ribose: ribose sugar with 5 carbon. Dna deoxyribose; same no o2
A and T
2 bonds
CG
3 bonds
Purines
A and G
Pyrimidines
T and C
Bond between sugar and phosphate
Phosphodiester linkage, catalysed by polymerase enzyme. Water formed.
nucleotide bonds
Bonds between 3’ carbon of sugar and o2 atom of the phosphate attached to 5’ sugar