Gen Bio: DNA, RNA, Protein Quiz 1

Thymine

Bonds with Adenine in DNA

Uracil

Bonds with Adenine in RNA

Single-stranded

The number of strands that make up RNA

Double-stranded

The number of strands that make up DNA

Melanin

Pigment (protein) that gives color

Protein

Molecule that gives us our traits

Amino acids

building blocks for proteins

Hemoglobin

protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen for delivery to cells

Platelets

Proteins in blood that help with blood clotting

Deoxyribose

sugar in DNA

Ribose

sugar in RNA

Nucleotide

Building blocks of all nucleic acids (BOTH DNA and RNA)

DNA and RNA

Examples of the macromolecule "nucleic acids"

Nucleus

Where DNA is found

Mutation

When the order of nitrogen bases change from what it is supposed to be

Ribosome

Organelle where protein is made

Why study protein?

1. It helps build cell structures (structural support). 2. It is found in our blood (platelets help clotting and hemoglobin transfers protein). 3. It builds our body parts and organs, such as muscle. 4. Enzymes are proteins. 5. help with immunity (antibodies are proteins).

What are our energy sources?

Carbohydrates and Lipids. NOT Proteins

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

molecule in the nucleus that determines our traits

RNA (ribonucleic acid)

molecule that helps make proteins

Picture of DNA

Picture of RNA

Picture of Protein

Picture of a nucleotide

Examples of foods high in protein

fish, meat, chicken, beans, tofu, eggs, nuts