B3 - DNA Structure And Genetics Flashcards
Which base does adenine pair with?
Thymine
What is the shape of DNA?
Double helix
What are the base units of DNA called?
Nucleotides
Other than the bases what else does DNA consist of?
A pentose sugar and a phosphate group
Which base does cytosine pair with?
Guanine
Where are chromosomes found in humans?
In the nucleus of a cell
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
How are the 2 strands of DNA held together?
Hydrogen bonds
How many chromosomes do humans have in each cell (apart from gametes)?
46
The base sequence determines the amino acid sequence in a _______
Protein
What is an allele?
Different versions of a gene
Recessive alleles are expressed when …..
Two of the alleles are present
A small section of DNA is called ….
A gene
Dominant alleles are …
Always expressed
What is a gamete?
Sex cells