chapter 20 molecular genetics Flashcards
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what is dna
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- DNA made up of genes that store info to form polypeptides
- 2 polynucleotides chains twist around each other = form double helix DNA molecule
- each DNA molecule wrapped around proteins to form 1 chromatin thread
- chromatin threads coil into chromosomes during cell division
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how are genes and dna related
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3
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how are dna and chromosomes related
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4
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how are chromosomes and genes related
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5
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how do the basic units make up dna
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6
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what are genes
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