DNA Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the name given to DNA?

A

Double Helix

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2
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Several genes added together make up a what?

A

Chromosome

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3
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Where are chromosomes located?

A

Nucleus

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4
Q

Each genes codes for a what??

A

Protein

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5
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What is the function of a ribosome?

A

Site of protein synthesis!

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6
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What is the function of mRNA?

A

Carries a complementary copy of the DNA to the Ribosome from the nucleus in a cell.

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7
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What is genetic engineering?

A

Transferring DNA information form one cell to another!

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8
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What are the 6 stages of Genetic Engineering?

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1- gene is located on the human cell.
2- gene is removed from the chromosome using enzymes!
3- plasmid removes from bacterial cell and cut open
4- gene is inserted into plasmid.
5- Plasmid is inserted into bacterial cell to create a GM organism.
6- Bacterial Cells multiply and produce product

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9
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What does GM stand for

A

Genetically modified

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10
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What bases pair together?

A

C-g

A-T

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