Biology Inheritance Key Words Flashcards
1
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Allele
A
A version of a gene
2
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Chromosomes
A
A structure made up of a long sequence of coiled DNA
3
Q
Diploid
A
Having pairs of chromosomes
4
Q
DNA
A
Deoxyribonucleic Acid - The molecule of life
5
Q
Double Helix
A
The shape of the DNA molecule which has two strands twisted together in a spiral.
6
Q
Gametes
A
Sex cells
7
Q
Gene
A
A section of DNA coding for a protein
8
Q
Genetic Engineering
A
Taking a gene from one organism to place into the genome of another
9
Q
Genome
A
All of the DNA belonging to an organism
10
Q
Genotype
A
The alleles for a particular gene
11
Q
Haploid
A
Having one set of chromosomes
12
Q
Heterozygous
A
Having one of each type of allele
13
Q
Homozygous
A
Having two of the same type of allele
14
Q
Ligase
A
An enzyme that joins the gene and the plasmid
15
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Meiosis
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A form of cell division which produces four gametes
