structure of the genome 1.5 Flashcards
1
Q
what is the genome made up of
A
genes and other dna sequences that d not code for proteins
2
Q
what do genes code for
A
proteins
3
Q
how much does our dna differ from human to human
A
0.2% 1 in 500 bases
4
Q
what are the coding sequences called
A
exons
5
Q
definition of genes
A
dna sequences that code for protein and other dna sequences that do not code for proteins
6
Q
structure of ribosomal rna
A
each ribosome contains t least one large rRNA and atleast one small rRNA. a ribosome is the site of protein synthesis
7
Q
structure of trna
A
small molecules containing 75-95 bases , function as carriers of amino acids and participate in protein synthesis.
