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Is a gene a section of DNA that provides directions for synthesizing a specific protein?
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∙ 8y ago
A gene is a section of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) that is transcribed onto messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA). The mRNA then leaves the nucleus where it binds with a ribosome and has its code translated into an amino acid sequence that forms into a protein.
Put basically genes code for proteins and they can be copied onto other chains of DNA or onto short chains of RNA.
Proteins can be structural or they can be enzymes. When you take this into account the old model of DNA as a blue print for building organisms isn't quite correct, it is a better model to say that DNA is a code to build the workers who will build organisms.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 8y agoYes. A GENE is a sequence of DNA that is transcribed into RNA and then translated into protein. In other words, a gene is a "coding sequence" because it codes for a protein, or "reading frame" because the cell reads it like instructions on building proteins.
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A segment of DNA capable of Synthesizing a specific protein is called a?
This describes a gene. Genes dictate everything about a person's looks and physical traits.
What structure is responsible for synthesizing proteins?
ribosomes are responsible for the structure of protein synthesis.
Which protein source is preferred by body cells when synthesizing new proteins?
The orginal source doesn't matter once proteins are digested to animo acids.
Which organelles contribute to synthesizing protein hormones and packaging them into secretory vesicles?
Ribosomes , Golgi apparatus , Rough endoplasmic reticulum
How do genes control the way protein is made in a spiders body?
Genes are sections of DNA that control different traits. When the DNA is transcribed to mRNA, then translated by a ribosome, the ribosome is DIRECTLY synthesizing the protein from the mRNA. This means that the genetic code on the DNA directly corresponds to the type of protein that is being made!
Where are the protein-synthesizing instructions stores on DNA molecules?
Certain sequences of nucleotides code for the production of specific proteins.
What is the job the of ribosomes in a cell?
It involves in synthesizing proteins.It act as the protein synthesizing factory.
What is the job of the ribosome in a animal cell?
It involves in synthesizing proteins.It act as the protein synthesizing factory.
What is the job of the ribosome job in a cell?
It involves in synthesizing proteins.It act as the protein synthesizing factory.
What are the different components of the protein synthesizing machinery?
Ribosomes
What has an anticodon to bind to the protein synthesizing machinery?
tRNA
Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing protein in the plant cell?
Ribosome
A segment of DNA capable of Synthesizing a specific protein is called a?
This describes a gene. Genes dictate everything about a person's looks and physical traits.
What is the function of cell organelles role in protein synthesis?
Ribosomes are the protein-synthesizing machines of the cell
In recent research a specific DNA code for an organic catalyst was removed from each of three different species of soil bacteria Using these DNA codes a single bacterium capable of synthesizing the?
genetic engernering Edited answer; Bt gene synthesizing the desired protein
What is the main job of rna?
interacts with the protein-synthesizing machinery to direct the production of a polypeptide.
Do ribosomes transport things for the cell?
They are protein synthesizing sites. They do not involve in transportation
