Protein Synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
the process of making proteins from DNA.
A
Protein Synthesis
2
Q
essential molecules that perform a variety of functions in living organisms.
A
Normal Proteins
3
Q
a double helix made of nucleotides.
A
DNA
4
Q
DNA stands for?
A
Deoxyribonucleic acid
5
Q
consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
A
Nucleotide
6
Q
Four Types of Bases
A
- Adenine (A)
- Thymine (T)
- Cytosine (C)
- Guanine (G)
7
Q
Base Pairing Rules
A
A + T
C + G
8
Q
a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.
A
Gene
9
Q
set of three bases that codes for one amino acid.
A
Codon
