Friday, October 17, 2014

How is DNA, proteins, genes, and chromosomes similar? How are they different


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  1. All of these molecules are organic in nature, but:
    DNA: encodes genetic information via protein blueprints
    Proteins: constructed from DNA instructions, provide many functions of life for a cell
    Genes: groups of DNA "rungs" that encode a blueprint for a certain protein
    Chromosomes: Package DNA into a space-saving form within the nucleus

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  2. Similar: all of these molecules are found in a cell, deal with DNA somehow, and are organic.
    Different: each has a different function in the cell - DNA is the blueprint for an organism, proteins carry out life functions and are made from DNA, genes are pieces of DNA that deal with certain traits ex: a gene could code for brown eyes, and chromosomes are DNA that is tightly packed in the nucleus.

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  3. DNA encodes the genetic information using proteins. Proteins are made by DNA and they enable the cell to do special functions. Genes groups DNA and provides pigment enzymes. Chromosomes are what package DNA. They all are organic.

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  4. All of them have something to do with proteins. DNA is made of proteins, genes have codes to help make proteins, and Chromosomes are tightly packed DNA which is made of proteins.

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