Characteristics are Largely Determined by _______ _______.
Genetic Factors
The Structure of DNA Helps Explain How:
Genes Function in Making Proteins that determine traits in Organisms
What is a Gene?
It’s a Segment of DNA Located on a Chromosome.
A Gene Codes for a _________ _________.
Hereditary Character
How does a Gene Determine a Person’s Hair Colour?
It Directs the Making of Protein Called Melanin ( Is a Pigment)
Explain How Genes Direct the Making of a Protein?
Through an Intermediate which is
(Ribonucleic Acid or RNA)
During Transcription DNA:
Acts as a Template for Synthesis of RNA
During Translation RNA:
Directs the Assembly of Proteins
Describe Protein Synthesis/Gene Expression Process?
The Forming Of Proteins Based on the Info in DNA & Carried out by RNA
How Can the Concept of Protein Synthesis/Gene Expression be Symbolised?
DNA —-> RNA —-> Protein
Gene Expression Includes Both:
Transcription & Translation
Proteins Protect the Body:
Against Infection
Give Examples of the Proteins that Protect the Body from Infections?
Interferon,Complement System,
Cytokines & Antibody
Proteins carry ________ In Red Blood Cells.
Oxygen (Hemoglobin)
RNA Contains _________ Sugar
DNA Contains ______________ Sugar
1.) Ribose 2.) Deoxyribose
Regarding Nitrogenous Bases State a Difference Between RNA & DNA?
RNA = Contains A Base Called Uracil
DNA = Contains a Base Called Thymine
RNA is Usually ________ Stranded Rather than _________ Stranded.
1.) Single 2.) Double
Some Regions of a Single Stranded RNA:
Fold to Form Short Double-Stranded Sections
In Double Stranded Sections of RNA What Bases Pair Together?
Adenine Pairs with Uracil
Cytosine Pairs with Guanine
DNA Is Always __________ Stranded.
DOUBLE
IN DNA What Bases Pair Together?
Adenine Pairs with Thymine
Cytosine Pairs with Guanine
_____ Is Usually Much Shorter in Length than ______.
1.) RNA 2.) DNA
Is RNA about the Length of 1 Gene?
YES
________ is Usually Long Containing Hundreds or Thousands of ______.
1.) DNA 2.) Genes