DNA and Proteinsynthesis

• genome: the entire genetic code in an organism
• DNA: double helix polymer- stores genetic code
• gene: portion of DNA that codes for protein

  (mapping these allows us to identify causes of diorders)
• genotype :an organisms specific genetic code
• phenotype: how this code is expressed in physical characteristics
• protein synthesis: the process of making proteins from amino acids
• amino acids are the building blocks of proteins and are made up of a central carbon atom, an amino group and a carboxyl group
• DNA molecule base pairs are bonded together by weak hydrogen bonds between the nitrogenous bases