The genetic Code Flashcards
1
Q
What is DNA the store for
A
Genetic information
2
Q
Where is it genetic information coded for
A
Coded in the sequence of bases in the DNA in thousand at sequences along its lengths, this is called a gene
3
Q
What does the base sequence directs
A
Directs the amino acids together, therefore it determines which proteins are made, and because enzymes are proteins it determinds which reactions takes place in the organism
4
Q
What does DNA chooses
A
DNA chooses the characteristics of an organism
5
Q
What kind of code is the genetic code
A
Triplet Code
6
Q
Why does 3 base code for each amino acid
A
because it would give 64 combonations
