The Genetic Code Chapter 4.1 Questions
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Who first published the structure of DNA?
What does DNA stand for?
Where is DNA located?
DNA structure is considered to be a “double helix”...explain what
that means in your own words
5. What makes up the parts of the ladder that is DNA:
sides=______________rungs=_____________
6. Name the 4 kinds of Nitrogen bases in DNA & tell which one bonds
with which
7. DNA carries the code that makes a specific_________________
8. What part of the DNA forms this code?
9. How does this code influence the production of proteins?
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What is the name for a length of DNA that codes for a
specific protein?
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DNA is found in all the body cells except_______________.
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How many genes do humans typically have on their
chromosomes?
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A single gene on a chromosome may contain ___________
to ____________ bases.
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The order of __________determines what kind of protein will
be produced?
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Give an example of a group of nitrogen bases (10 long)
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How many DNA bases code for one specific amino acid
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What amino acid is identified by this code: CGT
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Define DNA replication19.
The order of the bases in a new strand of DNA
_______________matches the order in the _________________
strand.
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Where in the cell does DNA replication take place?