Topic four – genetic information variation and relationships course overview Flashcards
1
Q
What is a gene?
A
A gene is a section of DNA that contains the coded information for making polypeptide and functional RNA.
2
Q
What is meant by the locus of a gene?
A
The particular section of DNA where the gene is positioned.
3
Q
What does the gene on the basis sequence of DNA code for?
A
– The amino acid sequence of a poly peptide
– A functional RNA including ribosomal RNA and transfer RNA.
