DNA, RNA & Protein Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic acid
2
Q
What is chromatin?
A
Long stands of DNA found in the nucleus.
3
Q
What is a gene?
A
A specific portion of DNA’s code.
4
Q
What are nucleotides comprised of?
A
- phosphate molecule
- five-sided sugar molecule (deoxyribose)
- nitrogen base
5
Q
What are the four different nitrogen bases?
A
- Adenine ()
- Thymine ()
- Cytosine ()
- Guanine ()
6
Q
Adenine pairs with…?
A
Thymine
7
Q
Cytosine pairs with…?
A
Guanine
8
Q
bruh we in a mcchicken
A
👨🏾
9
Q
What is the ‘backbone’ of DNA?
A
the side rails of the ladder model – alternating phosphate and sucrose molecules
10
Q
How are nitrogen base molecules held together?
A
With a hydrogen bond.
11
Q
what is the function of mtDNA?
A
to help with production of enzymes involved in cellular respiration.
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