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Genetics
Biology 7 and 8
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) | a polynucleotide (nucleic acid) found in most organisms as the genetic material; composed of a specific combination of monomers of nucleic acid |
| gene expression | describes how certain proteins are manufactured according to a recipe found within the DNA; the mechanism by which certain genes are turned on |
| nucleic acid | long-chain polymeric biomolecule; main information-carrying molecule of the cell; determines the inherited characteristics of every living thing |
| nucleotide | an organic molecule that is the building block of DNA and RNA; composed of a five-carbon sugar (ribose or deoxyribose) |
| trait | specific variations in the features of organisms received from a parent or ancestor by genetic transmission |