The genetic code Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Where does a cell build the protein it needs?
A
In ribosomes in the cytoplasm.
2
Q
Which type of molecule makes partial copies of genetic code and carries them out of the nucleus?
A
RNA
3
Q
Recall what a codon is a sequence of
A
Three bases that code for an amino acid
4
Q
How does the genetic code provide instructions for building proteins?
A
Because the RNA sequence is turned into a sequence of amino acids, and each three bases represent a codon in the genetic code, which specifies which amino acid is needed for each position.
