DNA Sequence (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards

Specific order of nitrogenous bases (A, T, G, C) along DNA strand

Blueprint with instructions to build & maintain organisms

Alterations in arrangement of nitrogen bases in DNA/gene

DNA

mRNA

tRNA

Which amino acid should be added during protein synthesis

DNA contains thymine (T), RNA contains uracil (U)

DNA → RNA → Protein

Some mutations don't change final protein