Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A DNA sequence is the order of nucleotides within a DNA molecule. It represents cellular instructions—the blueprint—for producing proteins and for other cellular activities.
Nucleotides are organic molecules that serve as subunits (monomers) forming nucleic acids like DNA and RNA. They're essentially your 'ingredients' for your recipes.
This is when information from a gene is used to create functional products like proteins – akin to following your recipe step by step until you get your final dish.
Genome: The genome includes all genetic material present in an organism’s chromosomes – it's the entire collection of 'recipes' in your recipe book.