Some Facts

Scientific Data:

IMPORTANT TERMS

What is a Gene? Genes are part of DNA. They contain the codes for how to make proteins.

Amino Acids are the molecular units, or building blocks that make up proteins.

Proteins make up the bulk of cellular structure, and some act as enzymes for catalyzing cellular reactions.

The DNA sequence "says" in what order or way to make the protien-- this is called gene expression
The DNA also controls how much of a protein and under what circumstances that protein is produced.

Some proteins made by genes are required in all cells in the body