Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Today is a great day to learn about DNA!
What is DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid is a molecule that encodes genetic instruction used in the development of all known living organisms and viruses.
Where is DNA located?
DNA is located in the nucleus of a cell.
What is DNA made of?
DNA is made up of nucleotides. Each nucleotide contain a phosphate and sugar group, and also a nitrogen base. The four types of bases are adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C).
What is the structure of DNA?
DNA structure is a double helix that is formed by base pairs that are attached to a sugar-phosphate backbone.
What does DNA do?
DNA controls the structure and function of the entire body. Maybe that means that it's at least a little important, huh?
DNA Replication
This is the process of producing two identical replicas from one original DNA molecule.
From DNA to Protein
What is RNA?
Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells.
Types of RNA
Messenger RNA, Ribosomal RNA, Transfer RNA, Transfer-messenger RNA are just a few of the many types of RNA. These listed are involved in protein synthesis.
What is the purpose of RNA?
It acts as a messenger that carries instructions from DNA for controlling the synthesis of proteins.
My Resources
- Wikipedia
- Genome.gov
- Live Science
- Explore DNA
- Youtube