DNA and the production of proteins Flashcards
1
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what is a gene?
A
a section of DNA that codes for a protein
2
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what are proteins made up of?
A
Amino acids
3
Q
where are proteins made?
A
the ribosome
4
Q
what determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
A
the order of the complementary base pairs in the mRNA
5
Q
why is the sequence of amino acids in a protein important?
A
it decides what types of proteins are going to be made
6
Q
describe what happens during an enzyme degradation reaction?
A
the substrate attaches to the enzyme, reaction takes place at the active site and two smaller products are released.
7
Q
What does ‘denatured’ mean?
A
a change in the shape of the enzyme’s active site changes, meaning that reactions slow as the substrate can no longer attach to the enzyme.
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