DNA & the Genome (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards

📚Flashcards
Revision NotesModel AnswersQuizzesFlashcardsExam Questions
DNA & the Genome
Sign up to keep revising.Create a free account to study more flashcards and track your progress.

Practise the cards

13 cards from this deck

Show

What is DNA?

Genetic material in the nucleus

What type of molecule is DNA?

Polymer

How many strands in DNA?

Two

What is the structure of DNA called?

Double helix

Where is DNA contained in the nucleus?

Chromosomes

How many nitrogenous bases in DNA?

Four

How do bases pair in DNA?

Complementary pairs

What is a gene?

Small section of DNA on a chromosome

What gene structure codes for a protein?

Triplet of bases

What does a gene code for?

Specific protein/sequence of amino acids

What do amino acids join to make?

Protein

What is a genome?

All genes coding for all proteins in an organism

What does studying the human genome help with?

Disease genes, inherited disorders, migration patterns, medicine

Explore OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite) Revision Notes by Topics

Reproduction

Variation & Evolution

The Development of Understanding of Genetics & Evolution

Classification of Living Organisms

Explore OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite) Model Answers by Topics

Reproduction

Variation & Evolution

The Development of Understanding of Genetics & Evolution

Classification of Living Organisms

Explore OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite) Quizzes by Topics

Reproduction

Variation & Evolution

The Development of Understanding of Genetics & Evolution

Classification of Living Organisms

Explore OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite) Exam Questions by Topics

Reproduction

Variation & Evolution

The Development of Understanding of Genetics & Evolution

Classification of Living Organisms

Join 100,000+ GCSE students studying Flashcards with us.

Select your subjects, and get access to A+ resources today.