DNA
What is DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)
Deoxyribonucleic acid is a molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms and many viruses.
DNA - What is DNA? - Basics of DNA
DNA basics
a. DNA is found in the nucleus
b. DNA is made of chemical building blocks called nucleotides
c. The structure of DNA is a double helix
b. DNA is made of chemical building blocks called nucleotides
c. The structure of DNA is a double helix
What does DNA do?
Heredity-the passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.
Replication-is the process of producing two identical replicas from one original DNA molecule.
Protein Production-
Replication-is the process of producing two identical replicas from one original DNA molecule.
Protein Production-
What is RNA?
RNA is ribonucleic acid. RNA serves for the purpose in making proteins for any need in the bodyThere are 3 types of RNA there is
Messenger RNA-Carries instructions for protein synthesis
Transfer RNA-Carries specific amino acids to ribosomes
Ribosomal RNA-Part of ribosomes
Messenger RNA-Carries instructions for protein synthesis
Transfer RNA-Carries specific amino acids to ribosomes
Ribosomal RNA-Part of ribosomes