Chapter 21, Problem 36A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The specific section of the DNA molecule that contains code for the particular proteins needs to be explained.

Concept introduction:

DNA- deoxyribonucleic acid, it is a genetic material for a cell. Mainly it is found in the nucleus of the cell. It consists of a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate, and nitrogenous bases. It is helpful for protein synthesis.

Answer to Problem 36A

The gene name is applied to the specific section of the DNA molecule that contains the code for the construction of a particular protein.

Explanation of Solution

The DNA structure contains the code as genes. This code is specific for a particular character. It contains the information that is necessary to form functional molecules called proteins. Protein synthesis is known as the transcription process. The main information stored in a gene's DNA is converted to a carrier molecule called RNA in the cell nucleus.

Conclusion

The gene is fixed for a particular protein, during protein synthesis. In the DNA specific section, the gene is providing the correct code for the synthesis of the protein.