Lesson 3, DNA, vocab

What does "DNA" stand for?

• Deoxyribonucleic acid

• Dextrosome acid

• Dynamic nucleic acid

• Dynamic neural acid

What are "amino acids"?

• Large molecules that store energy

• Tiny chemicals that help build proteins

• A type of fat

• A structure in the cell's nucleus

What is the role of "proteins" in the body?

• They help to break down food

• They act as the blueprint for cells

• They are involved in the structure and function of cells

• They store genetic information

What does "RNA" do in the body?

• It makes proteins

• It copies genetic information from DNA

• It stores energy

• It repairs damaged cells

What is a "ribosome"?

• A molecule that carries nutrients

• A structure that helps to build proteins

• A type of cell found only in plants

• A part of the brain

What is "genetic code"?

• A set of instructions for building proteins

• A special type of enzyme

• A chemical found in the liver

• A type of muscle in the body

What does the "nucleus" do in a cell?

• It provides energy for the cell

• It controls the cell's activities and holds DNA

• It forms the outer layer of the cell

• It breaks down waste in the cell