DNA 3 - Structure and how it codes Flashcards
1
Q
Is DNA a monomer or a polymer?
A
DNA is a polymer.
2
Q
What are the monomers that combine to form DNA?
A
Nucleotides are the monomers that combine to make DNA.
3
Q
What are the names of the four bases that make up DNA?
A
Adenine (A)
Thymine (T)
Guanine (G)
Cytosine(C)
4
Q
What is complementary base pairing?
A
Certain DNA bases will always pair up in the same way.
5
Q
How many bases are required to code for an amino acid?
A
3 are necessary to code for an amino acid
6
Q
What are the base pairings in DNA?
A
A with T, C with G
7
Q
What is a 3-base set called?
A
Triplet or codon
8
Q
What are 3 uses of proteins?
A
- Hormones
- Enzymes
- Structural proteins
