What is DNA?

Basic Genetics Concepts

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Biology
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6th - 8th Grade
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The molecule that carries genetic information in cells, composed of two strands twisted into a double helix.
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What is a Nucleotide?
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The building block of DNA.
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What is a Gene?
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A specific sequence of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a particular protein.
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What is a Mutation?
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A change in the DNA sequence that can be passed on to offspring.
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What is Replication?
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The process by which DNA makes an exact copy of itself before cell division.
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