1 One gene makes one protein. 2  A gene is made of DNA. 3  Bacteria and viruses have DNA too. 4  The DNA molecule is shaped like a twisted ladder. 5  A half DNA ladder is a template for copying the whole.  RNA is an intermediary between DNA and protein.
The winner from each conference will advance to the final round, or the NBA Finals. All rounds are best-of-seven series. Series are played in a 2â2â1â1â1 format, meaning the team with home-court advantage hosts games 1, 2, 5, and 7, while their opponent hosts games 3, 4, and 6, with games 5â7 being played if needed.
The Celtics have played the Lakers a record 12 times in the Finals, including their most recent appearances in 2008 and 2010, where the Celtics have won nine meetings (but only two since 1980).