Genetic Vocabulary

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What structures contain hereditary information and transfer it to the next generation?

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Chromosomes

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What best describes a DNA molecule?

Back

Double helix

Front

What are the components of a nucleotide?

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Sugar, Phosphate, Nitrogen base

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What is the study of heredity called?

Back

Genetics

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What are alleles?

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Different forms of a gene that determine specific traits.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, representing the alleles inherited.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable characteristics or traits of an organism.

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What is the role of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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