Understanding DNA and Proteins

Front

What are the components that form the sides of the DNA ladder?

Back

Sugars and phosphates.

Front

What is the primary function of proteins in living organisms?

Back

To build cells, tissues, and organs.

Front

Why do scientists focus on the sequence of nitrogenous bases when describing DNA?

Back

Because the sugar and phosphate molecules are the same in all living things.

Front

What is the role of DNA in the process of protein synthesis?

Back

DNA provides the code that tells the cell which proteins to make.

Front

Which nitrogenous base pairs with Cytosine (C) in DNA?

Back

Guanine (G).

Front

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Back

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

Front

What is the structure of DNA commonly described as?

Back

A double helix.

Front

What is the process by which DNA is copied to make RNA called?

Back

Transcription.

Front

What is the significance of the sequence of nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Back

It determines the genetic information and instructions for building proteins.

Front

What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in protein synthesis?

Back

mRNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.