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Title: Chapter 10

Description: The Structure and Function of DNA

Total Flash Cards: 11

Created: 10/13/2009 17:34:44

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Term
What does DNA stand for?
 Definition
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Term
What are the Subunits of DNA
 Definition
Nucleotides
Term
What are the 3 components of a Nucleotide subunit?
 Definition

Deoxyribose Suger

Phosphate Group

Organic Base
Term
What are complementary Base pairs and how are they bonded together?
 Definition

C-G    T-A

 

Hydrogen Bond
Term
Describe the double Helix
 Definition
2 Twisted ladders - base pair forms rungs
Term
Who discovered the double helix
 Definition
Franklin - Crick - Watson
Term
Describe DNA replication
 Definition

Copying of DNA Chromosome

Occures during S phase
Term
What enzymes are involved in DNA replication.
 Definition

DNA polymerase

 

Proofreading enzymes
Term
What does RNA stand for?
 Definition
Ribonucleic Acid
Term
What is the central dogma or gene expression?
 Definition
DNA -> RNA -> Protein
Term
Explain how the genotype determines phenotype
 Definition
Genotype creates the instructions for making Phenotype protein.