Genetics/DNA Word Scramble
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Question | Answer |
genetics | the study of variation and heredity |
heredity | the study of traits that are passed on from parents to children |
inherit | to receive a characteristic from a parent |
characteristic | a distinguishable feature of a person |
trait | the specific and notable feature or quality in a person |
chromosome | carries the genes that determine heredity |
gene | a section of DNA that occupies a specific place on a particular chromosome. Each gene influences the inheritance and development of some characteristics |
helix | a twisted structure such as a spiral staircase. DNA is a double stranded helix |
genome | the entire genetic code for a life form. the human genome is the set of genes that creates a human being |
replication | when a DNA molecule in a chromosome makes a copy of itself |
Where cromosomes are found | nucleus |
where genes are found | DNA |
where DNA is found | chromosomes |
What do genes determine? | traits |
characteristics vs. traits | characteristics are the ideas of eye color and hair type and traits are the specific types of characteristics like blue eyes or curly hair |
How many parts are in the structure of DNA? | 7 |
what does DNA stand for? | deoxyribonucleic acid |
What makes up the sides of DNA? | deoxyribose sugar and phosphate group |
nucleotide | a deoxyribose sugar, a phosphate group, a nitrogen base (one rung on the ladder) |
RNA (ribonucleic acid) | carries DNA code from nucleus to ribosome, contains uracil instead of thymine |
DNA | blueprint/universal code for life |
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lydia.m.oconnell
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