DNA Flashcards

1
Q

what is the term which describes the shape of a DNA molecule

A

double helix

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2
Q

describe the way in which the DNA strands are linked together

A

hydrogen bonds between pairs of bases

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3
Q

what are the 4 dna bases?

A

adenine
cytosine
guanine
thymine

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4
Q

how do dna letters bond together?

A

C and G
T and A

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5
Q

what is messenger RNA

A

when thymine (T) turns into Uracil (U) basically everytime u would normally write a T change it to U

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6
Q

how many strands does dna have

A

2

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7
Q

why is the order of dna bases important?

A

a sequence of DNA bases codes for a Protien and a different order of DNA Protien means different Protien will be made

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8
Q

name the organelle in animal cells which stores the DNA

A

nucleus

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9
Q

how is genetic information stored in a dna molecule

A

stores information in the sequence of its bases and grouped into genes

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10
Q

what is mainly coded in dna?

A

Protien

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