Genes are located on chromosomes.
Genes direct the production of proteins that are needed by the body for life activities. Proteins can act as structural parts, enzymes, hormones, signaling molecules and more.
What is a gene exactly? DNA is a very long molecule and it makes up our chromosomes. We get our DNA from both of our parents.Located along a chromosome can be hundreds or thousands of genes which are distinct units of...
Genes are located on chromosomes.
Genes direct the production of proteins that are needed by the body for life activities. Proteins can act as structural parts, enzymes, hormones, signaling molecules and more.
What is a gene exactly? DNA is a very long molecule and it makes up our chromosomes. We get our DNA from both of our parents. Located along a chromosome can be hundreds or thousands of genes which are distinct units of heredity. The genes direct the synthesis of messenger RNA which carries this message to a ribosome which acts like a protein factory. The RNA is used to direct the correct assembly of amino acids to form a functional protein according to the genetic code.
A way to think about genes along a chromosome is to envision a strand of beads which represents the entire chromosome and each bead located on that necklace would represent a gene. Although this is somewhat simplistic, it is a good analogy.
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