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 1951 through 1953 playoffs changed the division finals into a best-of-five playoff. With only nine league members in 1953â54, the NBA cut its postseason tournament field from eight teams to six (from 1954 through 1966, the period of eight to nine league members).