DNA Flashcards
1
Q
What does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribose acid
2
Q
How many pairs of chromosome’s are there in a human body
A
23 pairs.
3
Q
A section of DNA is called…
A
A gene.
4
Q
Genes are crumpled into..
A
The nucleus
5
Q
The female symbol is
A
XX
6
Q
The male symbol is
A
XY
7
Q
What do we use to figure out the genes of a thing/person?
A
Punnet Square
8
Q
Homozygous is?
A
Having two same alleles
9
Q
Heterozygous is?
A
Having two different alleles
10
Q
What is Mitosis
A
Happens in all cells in the body and is used for growth and repair.
11
Q
Meiosis
A
Produces gamete’s and happens only in the testes and ovaries
