Chapters 7, 8 & 9

DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis and Protein Variety

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1. DNA consists of two strands twisted into a double . Each strand is composed of . Each nucleotide consists of sugar, phosphate and one of four types of base (, thymine, , or cytosine.

2. Adenosine always pairs with ; guanine always pairs with .

3. DNA is unique because it is able to reproduce itself by . This allows the genetic message to be passed on from cell to and generation to generation.

4. RNA consists of a single strand of nucleotides. is found in place of thymine; replaces deoxyribose.

5. The bases along a DNA strand take the form of a molecular language called the genetic . Each of basis codes for a particular amino acid.

6. Messenger RNA (mRNA) is from a strand of DNA and carries this genetic message from the nucleus out into the cytoplasm. At a , mRNA meets molecules of RNA (tRNA) each carrying a specific amino acid.

7. Protein synthesis occurs in ribosomes; mRNA’s triplets of bases, called are ‘read’ and matched by tRNA’s . This enables peptide to form between adjacent amino acids.

8. Rough reticulum bears ribosomes on its outer surface.

9. Freshly synthesised protein is transported via the endoplasmic reticulum to the apparatus where it is processed and packaged in .

10. Some protein is out of the cell by vesicles moving towards, and fusing with, the plasma membrane.

11. In addition to carbon, hydrogen and oxygen proteins always contain .

12. A protein consists of sub-units called (of which there are about 20 types) joined together by peptide bonds to form polypeptides.

13. A molecule of protein consists of parallel chains and has a structural function.

14. A molecule of protein consist of polypeptide chains folded into a spherical shape. Some are structural (e.g. those in the plasma membrane); others act as , hormones or .