DNA 3-structure & how it codes

• What is DNA made of?


  2 stands that are wrapped around each other known as a double helix
• What are the 4 bases called?

  • Adenine
  • Thymine
  • Cytosine
  • Guanine
• What are the complimentary bases?

  • Adenine and Thymine
  • Cytosine and Guanine
• What is genetic code?

  Sequence of bases
• What are the main uses of proteins?

  • Enzymes-biological catalysts to speed up the rate of chemical reactions
  • Hormones-carry messages around the body
  • Structural proteins-strength to cells/tissues
• What are the monomers of DNA called?

  Nucleotides