12.1 genetic material organization Flashcards

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genome

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all of a cell’s DNA

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prokaryote DNA vs eukaryote

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single long DNA molecule vs

many DNA molecules

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chromosomes

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DNA molecules are packaged into chromosomes

  • made of chromatin
  • one long DNA strand with proteins to organize its structure
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4
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somatic cells

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body cells

excluding reproductive cells

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gametes

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sperm and egg

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chromatin

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make up chromosomes

couples of DNA and proteins

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