DNA
What are the letters of the bases in DNA?
A T G C
What are the letters of the bases in RNA?
A U G C
This molecule breaks down or builds up molecules in chemical reactions
Enzymes
What is the monomer of a protein?
An amino acid
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Nucleotides
This molecule acts like a castle gate that lets small things in and out of cells
Transport proteins
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What is one function of DNA? Be specific
Either Blueprint to synthesize polypeptides/proteins or Pass on traits to offspring
What is one difference between DNA and RNA?
Ribose sugar, one strand, different nucleotide bases
These proteins defend you against pathogens, like viruses and bacteria
Immunity proteins
What kinds of bonds make up the backbone of a polypeptide?
What are the 3 components (parts) of an amino acid?
R group or side chain, amine group, carboxyl or COOH group
What parts of the nucleotide make up the backbone of DNA?
Phosphate, Sugar
What kinds of bonds make up the backbone of RNA?
Covalent bonds
These proteins move parts of cells, or even whole organs
Motor proteins
How can we change polypeptides to make a new or different protein? Name 1 of the 3 things
Order, type, or number of amino acids
What kinds of bonds are found in the backbone of DNA?
Covalent bonds
There are multiple kinds of RNA. Name one of them.
mRNA, tRNA, or rRNA
These proteins are responsible for long distance communication between cells
Hormones (like insulin)
What happens after a polypeptide chain is made to give a protein its structure?
It is folded