DNA, Chromosomes, Genes, and Traits

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Chromosomes are found in the _______ of every cell.

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Nucleus

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A _____ is a short section of a chromosome.

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Gene

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Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, and Cytosine are all ________ bases.

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Nitrogen

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Adenine pairs with:

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Thymine

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DNA is written in a 4 letter code... Those letters are:

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A, T, C, G

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA carries genetic information and instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What are genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins, which determine traits.

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What is a trait?

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A trait is a characteristic or feature of an organism, often determined by its genes.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA has a double helix structure, consisting of two strands twisted around each other.

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What are the components of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is made up of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.