DNA Flashcards
How does DNA control activities of the cell?
Contains instructions that put an organism together and make it work
What is a gene code and what does it contain?
Section of DNA, contains instructions for cell
What do gene codes do?
Tell cells what order to put amino acids together
What happens during DNA fingerprinting?
A persons DNA is cut up and the pieces are separated
What is the advantage of everyone having a unique fingerprint?
You can tell people apart
What happens during forensic science?
DNA taken from crime scene and compared with suspects DNA
What is paternity testing?
To see if a man is the father of a certain child
What does Mitosis produce?
2 identical cells
What are new cells created by Mitosis used for?
Growth and repair
What divides during Mitosis?
Cytoplasm
How is Mitosis used in plants?
To replace damaged cells
Where does Meiosis occur?
Reproductive cells
What is produced through Meiosis?
4 gametes, with 1 set of chromosomes in it
