Cell division Flashcards
1
Q
What is DNA?
A
DNA ( deoxyribose nucleic acid) molecules are large and complex. They carry the genetic code that determines all living things.
2
Q
What is a gene?
A
A gene is a short section of DNA; each gene codes for a specific protein by specifying the order in which the amino acids must be joined together
3
Q
Where in the cell is a chromosome contained?
A
The nucleus
4
Q
What are chromosomes made of?
A
Long DNA molecules
5
Q
What is mitosis
A
Mitosis is the type of cell division that leads to growth or repair
