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DNA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DNA | Provides the set of coded instructions required by every organism for specifying its traits. |
| Heredity | The passage of instructions from one generation to another. |
| Gene | Something that is transferred from a parent to offspring and determines characteristics of the offspring. |
| Chromosomes | A structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus. |
| Mutation | A change of sequence in your DNA. |
| Complementary base pair | A pair of bases in which the identity of one base pairs with its partner base. |
| Adenine(A) | A compound, that is one of the four bases of DNA that pairs with Thymine |
| Thymine(T) | One of the four bases that is in DNA that pairs with Adenine.(A) |
| Guanine(G) | One of the four bases that is in DNA that pairs with Cytosine(C) |
| Cytosine(C) | One of the four bases that is in DNA that pairs with Guanine(G) |
| Deoxyribose sugar | a pentose sugar obtained by DNA. |
| Phosphate |