What is DNA?
DNA, Genetics and Mutations 2022

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for life. It is composed of two strands that coil around each other to form a double helix.
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What are chromosomes?
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Chromosomes are long, thread-like structures made of DNA and proteins that contain genetic information. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
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What is a gene?
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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein or set of proteins, which determine traits.
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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?
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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism (the alleles it carries), while phenotype is the observable characteristics or traits of that organism.
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What are alleles?
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Alleles are different versions of a gene that can exist at a specific locus on a chromosome. For example, the gene for flower color may have a purple allele and a white allele.
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What is a mutation?
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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in the structure and function of proteins, potentially resulting in different traits.
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What is mitosis?
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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
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