Genetics 1-6 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
1. genome | 1. all the chromosomes and DNA sequences that an organism or species can possess |
2. chromosome | 2. the structures within living cells that contain the genetic material. Genes are located within this structure. |
3. 46 human chromosomes are found in 23 pairs | 3. each cell contains _____ human chromosomes found in _____ pairs |
4. GFP | 4. green fluorescent protein, a protein produced in jellyfish that is used as a marker |
5. gene | 5. a segment of DNA that produces a functional product, usually a polypeptide |
6. polypeptide | 6. a linear sequence of amino acids |
7. traits | 7. characteristics of an organism |
8. nucleic acids | 8. the type of macromolecules that include DNA and RNA |
9. proteome | 9. all the proteins that a cell makes at a given time |
10. nucleotides | 10. serve as the monomers for nucleic acids |
11. a nitrogenous base, a five-carbon sugar, and at least one phosphate group | 11. composition of a nucleotide |
12. kinase | 12. transfers a phosphate group from a high-energy donor molecule like ATP. |
13. substrate level phosphylation | 13. direct transfer of a phosphate group from a substrate to a molecule of ADP |
14. oxidative phosphorylation | 14. occurs in the electron transport chain. uses inorganic Pi to form ATP |
15.genetic code | 15. determines the order of addition of amino acids in protein synthesis via nucleotide triplets |
16. four nitrogen-containing bases | 16. adenine, guanine, cytosine, thymine |
17. transcription | 17. first step in gene expression. DNA sequence is copied to mRNA |
18. translation | 18. mRNA is decoded to form protein |
19. morphological traits | 19. traits affecting the appearance of an organism |
20, allele | 20. an alternative form of a specific gene |
21. genetic variation | 21. differences in traits within a population |
22. morphs | 22. contrasting forms within the same species |
23. molecular level | 23. As to levels of organization, genes are expressed at the _____ level. |
24. proteins | 24. At the cellular level, function is mediated by ______. |
25. organism level | 25. Traits observed can be considered a phenomenon observed at the _____ level. |
26. species | 26. A _____ is group of organisms that maintain a particular set of attributes in nature. |
27. population level | 27. The occurrence of a trait within a species happens at the ______ level. |
28. gene mutations | 28. small or large changes within gene sequences |
29. chromosome | 29. Genetic variation may be the result of changes in ____ structure. |
30. chromosomes | 30. Structures within cells that contain the genetic material. |
31. norm of reaction | 31. how environmental factors influence expression of a gene. |
32. diploid | 32. two copies of each chromosome |
33. homologous chromosomes | 33. one set maternal and paternal chromosomes |
34. somatic cells | 34. cells not directly involved in sexual reproduction |
35. gametes | 35. sperm and eggs cells with a haploid number of chromosomes |
36. transgenic | 36. DNA isolated from one organism and transplanted into another |
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