Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cella Flashcards
What is a genome?
All genetic information of an organism
What are the four bases found in DNA?
Adenine(A), Thymine(T), Cytosine(C) and Guaine(G)
What are the four bases found in RNA?
Adenine(A), Cytosine(C), Uracil (U) and Guiane(G)
Where is DNA found?
In the nucleus of the mitochondria
Where is RNA found?
In the cytoplasm, nucleus and ribosomes
What is the function of DNA?
Transmission of genetic information. Medium for long term storage
What is the function of RNA?
Transmission of genetic code that is necessary for protein creation from nucleus to ribosome
What is the base pairing of DNA?
AT pairs with GC
What is the base pairing of RNA
GC pairs with AU
What is the function of genes?
Controls the function of DNA and RNA
What are proteins?
Building blocks for muscles, connecting tissues and skin as well as the production of enzymes
What is the function of enzymes?
Play a role in chemical process and reactions within the body
What is the function of Ribosomes?
Synthesis of proteins
What are the features of prokaryotic cells?
No true nucleus
Has DNA
Has complex cell walls
Has organelles
What are the functions of eukaryotic cells?
Has a true nucleus
Divides through mitosis
No cell wall
Has organelles
DNA associated with histones
