DNA Flashcards
1
Q
what does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic acid
2
Q
what is DNA?
A
The instructions to put an organism together and make it work
3
Q
where is it found?
A
It is found in the nucleus of the animal and plant cells, in chromosomes
4
Q
what is a gene?
A
A gene is a section of DNA which contains instructions of what proteins to make from amino acids
5
Q
how many amino acids are there?
A
20 - but these make thousands of different proteins
6
Q
what is DNA fingerprinting?
A
DNA fingerprinting is a way of identifying people with their unique fingerprint
7
Q
what is forensic science ?
A
Forensic science is where a form of DNA is removed from a crime scene and is compared with suspects to find the criminal
