Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Biology > Unit i DNA and the production of proteins > Flashcards

Unit i DNA and the production of proteins Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Structure of DNA

A

Double stranded helix held together by complementary base pairs

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

DNA carries

A

Genetic information for making proteins

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

4 base pairs

A

Adenine, cytosine

guanine, thymine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Genetic code

A

Sequence of bases along a strand

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What does the base squelched determine

A

The sequence of amino acids in a protein

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Messenger RNA

A

Molecule that carries a complementary copy of the genetic code from the DNA, in the nucleus to the ribosome, where the protein is assembled from amino acids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

Biology (24 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions