DNA And RNA

Question 1

Chromosomes

Answer 1

A thread like structure within a cells nucleus that contains DNA that is passed from one generation to the next

Question 2

Double helix

Answer 2

The twisted ladder of DNA

Question 3

Nitrogen Bases

Answer 3

Molecules that contain nitrogen and other elements that make up the rungs (middle section) or DNA

Question 4

Adenine

Answer 4

One of 4 nitrogen bases that make up one of the rungs of DNA abbreviated as= A

Question 5

Thymine

Answer 5

One of four nitrogen bases that make up one of the rungs of DNA abbreviated as= T

Question 6

Guanine

Answer 6

One of 4 nitrogen bases that make up one of the rungs of DNA abbreviated as= G

Question 7

Cytosine

Answer 7

One of 4 nitrogen bases that make up one of the rungs of DNA abbreviated as= C

Question 8

Gene

Answer 8

A section of a DNA molecule that contains the information to code for one specific protein

Question 9

DNA replication

Answer 9

The process in which an identical copy of the DNA strand in formed for a new cell.

Question 10

Amino Acids

Answer 10

Molecules that make up proteins

Question 11

RNA

Answer 11

The genetic messenger that carries the genetic code from DNA inside the nucleus to the ribosome in cytoplasm

Question 12

Uracil

Answer 12

The nitrogen base that replaces thymine in RNA= u

Question 13

Messenger RNA

Answer 13

Type of RNA that carries copies of instructions for assembly of amino acids into proteins from DNA to ribosomes in the cytoplasm

Question 14

DNA

Answer 14

Delxyribonucleic acid; the genetic material that carries information about an organism that is Carrie for. Parent to off-spring.