Biology- DNA and production of proteins.

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What is the function of DNA?
DNA carries the genetic instructions to make proteins.
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What is a gene?
A section of DNA that codes for a protein.
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What is the structure of DNA?
Double helix with 2 strands linked, each strand is twisted, looks like a twisted ladder.
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What are the 4 bases in DNA?
Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine.
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What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids.
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Where are proteins made?
In the ribosomes.
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What is the function of Messenger RNA?
Messenger RNA is a molecule that carries a complimentary copy of the genetic code of DNA from the nucleus to the ribosomes.
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Why is the base sequence in DNA important?
They are important because they determine the order of the amino acids in a protein.
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