The Structure Of The Genome Flashcards
1
Q
definition of genome:
A
all of an organisms heredity’s information encoded in its DNA.
2
Q
what is a genome made up of?
A
genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for protein.
3
Q
definition of gene:
A
DNA sequence which codes for protein.
4
Q
what is the function of the non-coding regions of the genome?
A
transcribed but not translated and regulate transcription
5
Q
what does most of the eukaryotic genome consist of?
A
non-coding sequences.
