DNA & Protein synthesis Flashcards
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1
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What does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic acid
2
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Define Chromosome
A
The genetic material which determines the characteristics of an organism
3
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What is a DNA Macromolecule?
A
Polymer made of subunits called nucleotides.
4
Q
Define Polymer
A
Large molecule made of many repeating units.
5
Q
What is a double helix?
A
Two DNA strands wrapping around each other. Move antiparallel to each other
6
Q
Define Antiparallel
A
Parallel but moving/oriented in the opposite direction
7
Q
What are the Nucleotide bases?
A
Adenine, Thymine (A-T) Cytosine, Guanine (C-G)
8
Q
What does the START of a DNA chain have?
A
5 C atoms
9
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What does the END of a DNA chain have
A
3 C atoms
