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DNA Flashcards

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Give a sentence for Chromosomes

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DNA inside the nucleus is arranged into 46 molecules or strands that are called chromosomes.

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DNA is a …………… found in the nucleus of cells

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DNA is a CHEMICAL found the nucleus of cells

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Describe the structure of DNA

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It is a polymer made up of two strand joined together.

In other words, a DOUBLE HELIX.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a section of DNA that codes for a section of a chromosome, for its particular characteristics.

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