0
Each gene in DNA encodes information on how to make a specific protein or functional RNA molecule. This process begins with transcription, where the gene's DNA sequence is copied into messenger RNA (mRNA). The mRNA is then translated into a protein by ribosomes, which assemble amino acids in the order specified by the mRNA sequence. Proteins play critical roles in various biological functions, including catalyzing reactions, providing structural support, and regulating cellular processes.
What else can I help you with?
The sequence of what encodes DNA information?
The sequence of nucleotide bases (adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine) encodes genetic information in DNA. Each sequence of these bases along the DNA strand forms a gene, which carries the instructions for making proteins and other cellular components. The specific order of these bases determines the genetic code that dictates the traits and functions of an organism.
What is the DNA code for normal hemoglobin?
The DNA code for normal hemoglobin is the gene that encodes for the production of the protein hemoglobin. The sequence of this gene includes instructions for building the alpha and beta globin chains that make up the hemoglobin protein. This gene is located on chromosome 11 in humans.
What is a single stranded RNA molecule that encodes the information to make a protein called?
A single stranded RNA molecule that encodes the information to make a protein is called messenger RNA (mRNA). This molecule serves as a template for protein synthesis during translation in the ribosomes of a cell.
Is it gene is the smallest part of the cell?
No, a gene is not the smallest part of a cell; rather, it is a segment of DNA that encodes information for the synthesis of proteins. The smallest unit of a cell is typically considered to be the cell itself, while at a molecular level, the smallest components would be molecules such as nucleotides (which make up DNA) or even atoms. Genes are essential for cellular function, but they are part of larger structures within cells.
How many deoxyribonucleotides are in a gene?
This can't be answered simply. Are we talking about prokaryotic or eukaryotic genes? If eukaryotic, there are a whole bunch of non-coding sequences that make up said gene that do not make it into the final translated product, but are required for the gene to get out of the nucleus and be translated into protein. I think the smallest gene recorded so far apparently encodes a 7amino acid protein - so the coding sequence alone for that gene would be 24 aa's (3 per each amino acid + 3 for the start codon, ATG). In my own graduate research, I have worked with genes that are over 25kb, that is, 25000 nucleotides long. There are certainly genes that are much larger than that, as well.
The sequence of what encodes DNA information?
The sequence of nucleotide bases (adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine) encodes genetic information in DNA. Each sequence of these bases along the DNA strand forms a gene, which carries the instructions for making proteins and other cellular components. The specific order of these bases determines the genetic code that dictates the traits and functions of an organism.
How is transcription related to gene expression and how do they influence each other?
Transcription is the process where genetic information in DNA is copied into RNA. This RNA is then used to make proteins, which are essential for gene expression. Gene expression refers to the process where the information in a gene is used to create a functional product, like a protein. Transcription is a key step in gene expression because it produces the RNA needed to make proteins. Therefore, transcription and gene expression are closely related and influence each other in the process of creating proteins from genetic information.
What is the DNA code for normal hemoglobin?
The DNA code for normal hemoglobin is the gene that encodes for the production of the protein hemoglobin. The sequence of this gene includes instructions for building the alpha and beta globin chains that make up the hemoglobin protein. This gene is located on chromosome 11 in humans.
What is a single stranded RNA molecule that encodes the information to make a protein called?
A single stranded RNA molecule that encodes the information to make a protein is called messenger RNA (mRNA). This molecule serves as a template for protein synthesis during translation in the ribosomes of a cell.
How does DNA make protein?
DNA basically contains the information needed to create protein. Each protein is encoded by a gene, which carries specific physical characteristics for each person.
Is a gene a living thing?
no. a gene stores information on how to make something an organism needs for some purpose.
Is it gene is the smallest part of the cell?
No, a gene is not the smallest part of a cell; rather, it is a segment of DNA that encodes information for the synthesis of proteins. The smallest unit of a cell is typically considered to be the cell itself, while at a molecular level, the smallest components would be molecules such as nucleotides (which make up DNA) or even atoms. Genes are essential for cellular function, but they are part of larger structures within cells.
What structures contain the genes for the traits?
Genes for traits are contained within the chromosomes, which are found in the cell's nucleus. Each gene is a segment of DNA that encodes a specific trait or characteristic. Genes are passed down from parents to offspring during reproduction.
What does it mean when we say that a gene is expressed?
When we say that a gene is expressed, it means that the information encoded in the gene is used by the cell to make a specific protein or functional RNA molecule. This process is known as gene expression.
How many deoxyribonucleotides are in a gene?
This can't be answered simply. Are we talking about prokaryotic or eukaryotic genes? If eukaryotic, there are a whole bunch of non-coding sequences that make up said gene that do not make it into the final translated product, but are required for the gene to get out of the nucleus and be translated into protein. I think the smallest gene recorded so far apparently encodes a 7amino acid protein - so the coding sequence alone for that gene would be 24 aa's (3 per each amino acid + 3 for the start codon, ATG). In my own graduate research, I have worked with genes that are over 25kb, that is, 25000 nucleotides long. There are certainly genes that are much larger than that, as well.
Why is RNA even made by the cell?
Because it is used by the cell to make proteins and organelles that help the cell stay alive by completing functions. mRNA = messenger RNA and it encodes for various proteins which each have specific functions. There are rRNA which make ribosomes which are very important for translation of mRNA to proteins. There are also other RNAs like tRNA, and micro RNAs.
What conclusions make up Mendel's law of segregation?
Organisms inherit two copies of each gene, one from each one of their parents. Organisms donate only one copy of each gene in their gametes.
