Functions of DNA Flashcards
1
Q
DNA in prokaryotes is
A
-loose in the cytoplasm
2
Q
DNA in eukaryotes is
A
-enclosed in the nuclei
3
Q
Where do small molecules of DNA occur
A
-chloroplasts and mitochondria and some viruses have DNA
4
Q
Two main roles of DNA
A
-Replication
-Protein synthesis
5
Q
Replication (DNA)
A
-DNA compromises 2 complementary strands, base sequence of one determines the other
-2 strands separated, two identical helices can be formed, each parent strand acts as template for synthesis of another complimentary strand
6
Q
Protein synthesis (DNA)
A
-sequences of bases represents info carried in DNA and determines sequence of amino acids in proteins
