U1 DNA And Production Of Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What is the structure of DNA?
A
A double stranded helix
2
Q
How is a DNA strand held together?
A
Via complementary base pairs
3
Q
What are the DNA base pairs?
A
Adenine with Thymine
Guanine with Cytosine
4
Q
What is the purpose of DNA?
A
Contains genetic information
5
Q
What does the base sequence determine?
A
The amino acids which are produced
6
Q
What does mRNA do?
A
mRNA carries a complementary copy of the genetic code in the nucleus to a ribosome, where a protein is formed from amino acids.
7
Q
Where are amino acids and proteins made?
A
Inside ribosomes in the cytoplasm
