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DNA & Proteins Flashcards

1
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What are chromosomes ?

A

Thread-like structures containing many genes stored in the nucleus of cells.

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2
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Describe the structure of DNA?

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Double helix with two strands held together by weak hydrogen bonds between the bases.

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3
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What are the base pairs described as?

A

specific/complementary base pairs

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4
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What pairs with adenine?

A

thymine

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5
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What pairs with cytosine ?

A

guanine

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6
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What pairs with thymine ?

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adenine

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7
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What pairs with guanine ?

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cytosine

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8
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What is the genetic code? (remember BAP)

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  • The order of DNA bases encodes information for the sequence of amino acids in a protein.
  • The sequence of amino acids dictates the structure and function of these proteins.
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9
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What does mRNA carry?

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a copy of the DNA genetic code from the nucleus into the cytoplasm of a cell.

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10
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What does the structure of DNA determine?

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The mRNA sequence which codes for a particular amino acid which dictates the structure and function of a protein.

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11
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Name 4 types of proteins ?

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Structural
Hormones
Defensive
Enzymes

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12
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What is the function of structural proteins?

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Support the cell

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13
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What is the function of hormones?

A

Chemical messengers

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14
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What is the function of defensive proteins?

A

Protection against diseases

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15
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What is the function of enzymatic proteins?

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Increase rate of chemical reactions

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16
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Give examples of structural proteins?

A

Keratin/Collagen

17
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Give examples of hormones?

A

Insulin,growth hormone

18
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What are amino acids

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The building blocks that make up a protein molecule.

19
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What are bases

A

sub-units of DNA and mRNA which make up the genetic code

20
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What are nucleotides

A

Building blocks of dna

21
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What makes nucleotides different

A

The base it has ,theres four different types of bases

22
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Where is dna stored

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The nucleus

23
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Where are proteins assembled in fungal animal and plant cells?

A

Ribosomes

24
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Where does the. mRNA travel to and from

A

From the nucleus to the cytoplasm

25
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What is a gene?

A

Section of dna that codes for protein

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