Biology station 1
Where is dna found?
nucleus
what were the results of the human genome project?
the ability to map out human genes
dna is made up of individual units called _____.
Nucleotides
DNa's shape is described as a ______ ______.
twisted ladder
What is the function of DNA?
it carries genetic information, controls the cells, and contains instructions to create proteins.
dna is a ____ ____
nucleic acid
Proteins called ______ and _____ help to keep the dna coiled.
nucleosomes, histones
Adenine and guanine are ____
purines
Thymine and cytosine are ___
pyrimidines
What makes up the backbone of a double helix structure?
sugar-phosphate
What is human genome?
when all human genes work together
What are the base pairing rules?
A-T G-C
What is the difference between a eukaryotic cell and a prokaryotic cell
E cell has a cell membrane. P cell has no nuclei
Who is Rosalind Franklin?
The scientist who first discovered the helical nature of DNA
Dna is coiled into ____.
chromosomes
What does dna stand for?
deoxyribonucleic acid
What is the relationship among DNA and amino acids?
dna is transcribed into mRNA which is used to make up the amino acid.
What bonds are found between nitrogen bases?
hydrogen
