DNA & Protien Synthesis Flashcards
Describe the structure of DNA
It’s a double helix structure
What are the function of genes?
To carry instructions and make proteins
What are genes made of?
DNA
What are the four different base molecules found in a DNA molecule?
A,T,G,C
Explain which bases are complementary to each other?
A-T
G-C
Define the term Genetic Code
Genetic code is the name given to the sequence of amino acids in a protien
State the function of a ribosome
It makes protien
State where DNA is found in the cell
Nucleus
Explain how the code in a DNA molecule is used to make a messenger (mRNA) molecule
The DNA molecule acts as a template to make a messenger molecule - Also known as mRNA
State the function of mRNA
To carry copies of the genetic code from the gene’s DNA in the nucleus out into the cytoplasm
What are protein molecules made of?
Building blocks called amino acids
What dose the sequence of the bases determine?
The sequence of the amino acids in a protein
