DNA And The Production Of Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
Where is DNA stored?
A
Inside of the nucleus
2
Q
What are chromosomes made of?
A
DNA
3
Q
What is the name given to the shape of DNA?
A
A double helix
4
Q
What is a gene?
A
A section of DNA
5
Q
Genes carry the instructions to make what substance?
A
Proteins
6
Q
Name the 4 base pairs
A
- Adenine
- Cytosine
- Guanine
- Thymine
7
Q
Amino acids are the building blocks of what substance?
A
Proteins
8
Q
What determines the order of amino acids in a protein?
A
The order of bases in DNA molecules
9
Q
Where are the instructions for making proteins stored?
A
In DNA in the nucleus
10
Q
A messenger molecule is required to do what?
A
Carry a copy of instructions from the nucleus to the ribosome
11
Q
The instructions carried by mRNA are used for what?
A
To assemble amino acids in the correct order to make a specific protein
