12.1 genetic material organization Flashcards
1
Q
genome
A
all of a cell’s DNA
2
Q
prokaryote DNA vs eukaryote
A
single long DNA molecule vs
many DNA molecules
3
Q
chromosomes
A
DNA molecules are packaged into chromosomes
- made of chromatin
- one long DNA strand with proteins to organize its structure
4
Q
somatic cells
A
body cells
excluding reproductive cells
5
Q
gametes
A
sperm and egg
6
Q
chromatin
A
make up chromosomes
couples of DNA and proteins