cell biology 8 Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is a gene?
A
a section of DNA that codes for a protein
2
Q
what are proteins made up of?
A
amino acids
3
Q
what is the role of mRNA
A
messenger RNA (mRNA) is a single-stranded copy of the genetic code from DNA that codes for a protein. mRNA carries this code from the nucleus to the ribosome for protein synthesis
4
Q
where are proteins synthesised
A
ribosome
