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What are segments of nucleic acids contained in a protein coat are called?
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What are the small segments of DNA that control protein formation called?
The segments of DNA that code for a functional product (protein) are called genes.
Can nucleic acid duplicate itself?
This is called mitosis.
Is RNA an enzyme?
No, RNA is in a class of macromolecules called nucleic acids. However, RNA is often associated with more than one type of protein in its activities in the cell.
What are the sections of DNA that does code for a protein and get to leave the nucleus?
The DNA is copied onto segments called RNA, this RNA is moved into the cytoplasm and is read by a ribosome which then creates a protein from the specific codons ( 3 letter segments ) on the strip of RNA.
What are the protein building structures contained in all cells called?
A ribosome is the organelle that builds proteins. Is that what you are looking for? If not, sorry! :(
What are the small segments of DNA that control protein formation called?
The segments of DNA that code for a functional product (protein) are called genes.
Does a virus have a protein coat?
Yes. All viruses are composed of a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein capsid. When the capsid is not present, the the infectious nucleic acid is called viroid. When the nucleic acid is not present, the infectious protein coating is called prion.
What is the name for a series of 3 nucleic acid bases contained on mRNA?
The name of a series of 3 nucleic acids bases on the tRNA is called anticodon. The name for a series of 3 nucleic acid bases contained on mRNA is called codon.
What is DNA loosly bound to protein called?
The segments of DNA that are loosly bound to protein are called Chromatin.
Can nucleic acid duplicate itself?
This is called mitosis.
What is the name for a series of three nucleic acid bases on the tRNA?
The name of a series of 3 nucleic acids bases on the tRNA is called anticodon. The name for a series of 3 nucleic acid bases contained on mRNA is called codon.
Paritcle of nucleic acid and protein that can reproduce only by infecting living cells?
These are called viruses.
What a biological particle composed of a nucleic acid core and a protein cover is called a?
Virus (singular-virion)
Is RNA an enzyme?
No, RNA is in a class of macromolecules called nucleic acids. However, RNA is often associated with more than one type of protein in its activities in the cell.
What are the two structures that all viruses have in common?
RNA (Ribo-nucleic Acid) and a Protein coat called the capsid.
What are the sections of DNA that does code for a protein and get to leave the nucleus?
The DNA is copied onto segments called RNA, this RNA is moved into the cytoplasm and is read by a ribosome which then creates a protein from the specific codons ( 3 letter segments ) on the strip of RNA.
What is the nucleic acid core in a virus called?
the "core" of a virus is the nucleic acid (either DNA or RNA) that makes up the viral genome. this core contains all the genetic information of that virus, and is enclosed within the protein coat known as the capsid.
