DNA Flashcards
DNA (Definition)
Material that is found in the nucleus of every cell
What is the full name of DNA?
DeoxyriboNucleic Acid
DNA is a monomer. What is a MONOMER?
a molecule of any class that reacts with other molecules to form very large molecules, or polymers
Nucleic Acids (definition)
a type of macromolecule that store information
Macromolecule (definition)
a molecule containing a very large number of atoms, such as a protein, nucleic acid, or synthetic polymer.
Proteins (definition)
the complex molecules that do most of the work in our bodies
Who are JAMES WATSON and FRANCIS CRICK?
the two scientists who are credited for solving the specific structure of DNA
Who is ROSALIND FRANKLIN?
the scientist whose work and accomplishment was stolen by James Watson and Francis Crick/ developed the image called the X-ray Crystallographic
Nucleotides (definition)
nucleic acids (like DNA) are made up of monomers called nucleotides
What are the three parts of a NUCLEOTIDE?
Sugar, Phosphate, base
Chromosome (definition)
an organized package of DNA found in the nucleus of the cell
How many CHROMOSOMES do humans have?
46 chromosomes in total; 23 when paired
Who is the X CHROMOSOME from?
the female
Who is the Y CHROMOSOMES FROM
the male
Where are the 46 CHROMOSOMES contained?
All 46 of them are contained in the nucleus of every cell.
