DNA and the Production of Proteins

Question 1

Where is DNA found?

Answer 1

DNA is found in the nucleus of cells

Question 2

What can we see when a DNA strand is unwound?

Answer 2

When a strand of DNA is unwound we can see that it is made up of two parts, a backbone and bases

Question 3

What are the different types of bases within a DNA strand?

Answer 3

There are four different types of base, they each have a different shape these bases are: Adenine,Thymine,Guanine and Cytosine
The order of the bases determines our charactersistics *

Question 4

What is the structure of DNA called?

Answer 4

The structure of DNA is a double stranded helix held together by complementary base pairs

Question 5

What is the main function of DNA?

Answer 5

DNA contains the instructions needed for an organism to develop, survive and reproduce.

Question 6

What does the mRNA do?

Answer 6

The mRNA passes through the nucleus wall into the cytoplasm to get to the ribosome.

Question 7

What do antibodies do?

Answer 7

Antibodies combine with foreign pathogens. They protect the body from diseases by destroying disease-causing organisims

Question 8

What do receptors do?

Answer 8

Receptor proteins allow signals to be transmitted across the membrane into the cell