DNA Flashcards
1
Q
Where is DNA found?
A
In the nucleus in long molecules called chromosomes
2
Q
What is a gene?
A
A section of DNA which contains the instructions to make a specific protein
3
Q
How do cells make proteins?
A
By stringing amino acids together in a particular order
4
Q
How many amino acids are there?
A
20
5
Q
What is the purpose of genes?
A
To tell the cell what order to put the amino acids in
6
Q
What is the purpose of a genetic fingerprint?
A
- at a crime scene
- to see who is the father of a child
7
Q
What does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic acid
