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UNIT 1: (1.3) DNA and the Production Of Proteins Flashcards

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1
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Where are chromosomes found ?

A

Nucleus

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2
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What do chromosomes contain ?

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Genetic information which gives rise to an organisms characteristics

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3
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What does the information in chromosomes do?

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This genetic information carries the instructions for building proteins which are essential for life

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4
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What chemical are chromosomes made from ?

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DNA - deoxyribonucleic acid

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5
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What is a gene ?

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A section of DNA which codes for a protein

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6
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What is the structure of DNA ?

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  • Double stranded molecule

* strands are coiled together in a Double helix

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7
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What are the subunits that DNA contains ?

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  • Adenine (A)
  • Thymine (T)
  • Cytosine (C)
  • Guanine (G)
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What is the structure of the bases in DNA ?

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Bases make up ‘rungs’ of the ladder

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9
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What is the complementary base pair rule for DNA bases ?

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  • Adenine pairs with Thymine ( A - T )

* Cytosine pairs with Guanine ( C - G )

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10
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What are examples of proteins and their functions ?

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  • Muscle proteins for movement

* Hair + nails for protection

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11
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What are proteins made up of ?

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Made up of many subunits called amino acids which are linked together in a long chain

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What sequence does each protein have ?

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Each protein has its own sequence of amino acids

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13
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What does the sequence of amino acids determine ?

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The sequence of amino acids determines the structure and functions of the protein

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14
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How many bases is needed for one amino acid ?

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3 bases codes for 1

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15
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What does DNA carry ?

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The genetic information in DNA carries the information to make proteins

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16
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What are the differences between DNA and mRNA ?

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DNA :
• Double stranded molecule
• found in nucleus

mRNA :
• Single stranded molecule
• found in nucleus
• found in cytoplasm

17
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Why is the sequence of bases on DNA important in the production of proteins ?

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The sequence of bases determines the sequence of the amino acids which determines the shape + function of the protein

18
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why does mRNA need DNA?

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mRNA uses DNA as a template

19
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how is DNA passed down?

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from parent to offspring

20
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what is mRNA?

A

a single-stranded molecule which carries a complimentary copy of the genetic code from the DNA
in the nucleus to a ribosome

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