DNA

Deoxyribonucleic Acid
-an organic chemical that contains genetic information and
instructions for protein synthesis

Building Blocks

Adenine Cytosine

Guanine Thymine

Proteins ENCODES

A protein is composed of one or more long chains of amino

acids, the sequence of which corresponds to the DNA
sequence of the gene that encodes it.

Helps to repair and build Coordinates bodily

body's tissue function

PURPOSE
Allows metabolic Maintain proper pH and
reaction take place fluid balance