U1.5 The structure of the genome Flashcards
1
Q
Define the genome of an organism.
A
The entire set of hereditary information encoded in DNA.
2
Q
Define a gene.
A
A DNA sequence coding for a protein.
3
Q
What is a genome made up of?
A
Genes and DNA sequences that do not code for proteins.
4
Q
What can non-coding sequences do?
A
Regulate transcription or be transcribed to RNA BUT NOT TRANSLATED.
5
Q
Name two non-translated forms of RNA.
A
tRNA and rRNA.
6
Q
What does most of a eukaryotic genome consist of?
A
Non-coding sequences.
