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DNA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | The molecule that carries the genetic instructions for living things. |
| Nucleus | The control center of the cell that contains the DNA. |
| Double helix | The twisted ladder shape of DNA. |
| Gene | A section of DNA that contains instructions for making a specific protein or trait. |
| Chromosome | A tightly coiled structure made of DNA that is found in the nucleus of a cell. |
| Trait | A characteristic or feature of an organism, such as eye color or height, that can be inherited. |
| Nucleotide | The basic building block of DNA, made of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base. |
| Base Pair | Two nitrogen bases that bond together in the middle of the DNA ladder |
| Base Pairing Rules | A with T, C with G |