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DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is an important component in all organisms. Three of its functions are: to carry the genetic and hereditary material, to replicate itself to produce new cells, and for protein synthesis.
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What are functions of mitosis that kids can know?
Mitosis is the duplication of cells DNA. Its functions are for growth of the body from baby to adulthood and repair injuries of the body.
What are the three types of genetic screening?
There are several types of genetic screening, not just 3: Prenatal screening: Where the DNA of the fetus is analyzed. New born Screening: DNA of a child is analyzed after birth. Carrier Screening: Where family members' DNA is analyzed Diagnostic: Analyzing a person's DNA anytime in their life, especially for a genetic disease. Forensic: Analyzing DNA for a legal issue and analyzing the DNA of dead individuals to identify them. I hope this helped, I know there are a couple more but these are the main ones.
What do you call a 3 letter word on a mRNA molecule?
The three-base sequence on a tRNA molecule is known as an anti-codon. This matches up with the codon (another 3-base code) on the mRNA to ensure that the correct amino acid is added to the chain (protein) being created.
What scientist proposed that DNA was a triple stranded helix?
Maurice Wilkins & Rosalind Franklin : they developed a high quality x-ray diffraction photographs of strands of DNA. these photographs suggested that the DNA molecule resembled a tightly coiled helix and and was composed of 2 or 3 chains of nucleotides .
How many bonds hold the DNA nucleotides?
The bases in a DNA double helical chain are paired A-T and C-G. The A and T bases are bound by 3 hydrogen bonds per pair, and the C and G bases are bound by three hydrogen bonds per pair.
How does DNA talk to you?
DNA directs all of your cell functions.
State the two functions of DNA.?
The two functions of DNA are to store genetic information and transmit/express genetic information
What is a molecule that carries the instructions for growth and functions of a cell?
DNA
Functions of DNA?
its like a genetic code
Where do all the functions of the cell occur?
dna
What are the functions of primers during PCR?
Primers in PCR serve as starting points for DNA replication by binding to specific regions on the DNA template. They provide a free 3' hydroxyl group for DNA polymerase to extend from, initiating DNA synthesis. Primers are essential for amplifying the target DNA fragment during PCR.
What makes DNA different from RNA in terms of their structure and functions?
DNA and RNA are both nucleic acids, but they have key differences in their structure and functions. DNA is double-stranded, while RNA is single-stranded. DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA contains ribose. DNA stores genetic information, while RNA helps in protein synthesis and other cellular functions.
What is DNA ligase functions?
Ligase joins together the Okazaki fragments into a continuous strand of DNA.
What three things happen when cells grow?
1. It grows/matures 2. Carries out it's regular functions 3. Produces DNA
What is the DNA function?
DNA functions as the storage of genetic information in cells. It carries the instructions needed for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of organisms. DNA also plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and gene expression.
What Stores DNA and controls Functions of a cell?
The nucleus stores DNA in the form of chromosomes and acts as the control center of the cell, regulating its functions. Within the nucleus, DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is then used as a template for protein synthesis in the cytoplasm.
What is the main functions of nucleic acids are to?
To create DNA sequence
