🍄 | CH. 17 | Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
Describe the structure of DNA
A
Adenine always binds with Thymine
Guanine always binds with cytosine
2
Q
What are chromosomes made up of?
A
Chromosomes are made up of DNA, containing genetic information in the form of genes.
3
Q
Allele is an alternative form of a gene
A
The sequence of bases in a gene determine the sequence of amino acids ised to make a specific protein
4
Q
DNA controls cell function by controlling the production of proteins
A
Mitosis is a nuclear division giving rise to genetically identical cells
5
Q
Meiosis is involved in the production of gametes
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6
Q
Describe chromosomes
A
Chromosomes are thread-like structures
7
Q
Define: allele
A
An allele is an alternative form of a gene.
