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Multiple Choice

DNA contain ______ that determine who you are.

• genotype

• genes

• proteins

• chromatin

• ​The flow of genetic information from DNA --> RNA --> proteins

• DNA contains instructions to synthesize protein.

​Central Dogma

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• It is the process for creating RNA copies from a DNA molecule.

• The end result is a mRNA copy, which contains the genetic information to make proteins.

• Happens in both eukaryotes and prokaryotes but the only difference is membrane bound organelles.

Multiple Choice

Which organism contains membrane bound organelles?

• Prokaryotes

• Eukaryotes

• Found within the nucleus.

• Not membrane bound.

• No chromosomes present.

• contains RNA

• Function: Produces ribosomes (rRNA)

Nucleolus

• Larger in size compared to nucleolus.

• Bound by a nuclear envelope.

• Contains chromosomes and DNA.

• Transcription takes place here.

• Function: produces mRNA & house genetic material

Nucleus

Nucleus vs Nucleolus

Draw

Draw the nucleus and a nucleolus in a cell