Nucleus and DNA Flashcards
what is the role of the nucleus in reproduction
its the control centre during reproduction
structure of dna
2 strands wrap around each other in a spiral shape (double helix). the sides of the dna ladder are made of sugar and phosphate
what are the 4 bases of dna
adedine guanine cytosine and thymine
a always joins with t AT
g always joins with c GC
what does chromatin do
chromatin coils tightly into x shaped chromosomes
where are genes located
they are located on a chromosome
Transcription
dna unzips
1 strand of dna is used to make another molecule called mRNA
mRNA carries the genetic code from the nucleus to o the ribosome in the cytoplasm
what does dna do in sexual reproduction
dna allows certain traits from the parents to be passed down from the parents to the kid, like hair color, eye color, genetics etc.
function of dna in sexual reproduction
DNA, is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.