DNA, transcription, translation, genes Flashcards
1
Q
What does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic acid
2
Q
Where is DNA found?
A
in the nucleus
3
Q
What does DNA determine?
A
what organs and parts should devolop
4
Q
What is the structure of DNA?
A
- long thin molecule made of tiny atoms
- two back bones twisted around each other
5
Q
What are genes?
A
- genetic info passes down from one generation to another
- sections of DNA that provides instructions to build specific proteins
6
Q
What does RNA stand for?
A
ribonucleic acid
7
Q
Is RNA single or double stranded?
A
single stranded
8
Q
Where does transcriptions occur?
A
Nucleus
9
Q
What is transcription?
A
process of making an RNA copy from a DNA strand
10
Q
What is translation?
A
process of making proteins
11
Q
Where does transcription occur?
A
ribosomes
12
Q
What are codons?
A
codons code for an amino acid
