DNA Flashcards
1
Q
What is a chromosome?
A
Long molecules of DNA
2
Q
What does DNA contain?
A
Instructions to put an organism together and make it work
3
Q
Where is DNA found?
A
In the nucleus in really long molecules called chromosomes
4
Q
What is a gene?
A
Section of DNA
5
Q
What do genes contain?
A
Instructions to make a specific protein and they tell us what order to pull amino acids together
6
Q
How do cells make proteins?
A
By stringing amino acids together in a particular order
7
Q
What is DNA fingerprinting?
A
Way of cutting up a persons DNA into small sections and then separating them
8
Q
What is DNA fingerprinting used in?
A
- Forensic science; DNA from crimes scene taken and compared to suspect
- Paternity testing; to see if man is father of child
