DNA + Production of Protiens

Question 1

In which cell structure is DNA found?

Answer 1

Nucleus

Question 2

Describe the structure of DNA when 2 strands are joined together and become twisted

Answer 2

Double Helix

Question 3

What is the Function of DNA within the Nucleus

Answer 3

It carries the genetic information for making protiens

Question 4

What are the 4 bases that make up the genetic code

Answer 4

Adenine
Thymine
Guanine
Cytosine

Question 5

What is it meant by complimentary base pairing

Answer 5

Each DNA base can only pair with the other (A+T) (G+C)

Question 6

What does the base sequence of the DNA determine

Answer 6

the amino acid sequence in a protien

Question 7

What is a gene?

Answer 7

a section of DNA that codes for making a protein. It is also found in the chromosomes

Question 8

Which base pairs with Thymine? (T)

Answer 8

Adenine (A)

Question 9

Which base pairs with Guanine?

Answer 9

Cytosine (C)

Question 10

What is the function of mRNA

Answer 10

a molecule that carries a complimentary copy of the code from DNA from the nucleus, into the cytoplasm and then onto a ribosome

Question 11

mRNA carries a complimentary copy of genetic info from the ___________ to the ___________

Answer 11

Nucleus

ribosomes

Question 12

Where are proteins being assembled?

Answer 12

At the Ribosome from the amino acids

Question 13

What are protiens made of?

Answer 13

chains of amino acids

Question 14

What is the structure of DNA like

Answer 14

made of 2 strands held together by BONDS

Forms double helix

Question 15

What is the sub unit of a protien

Answer 15

amino acids

Question 16

What are the stages involved in protein synthesis

Answer 16

DNA base sequence
Chain of Amino acids
Protein