DNA Flashcards
1
Q
chromatin
A
unravelled strand of DNA, contains DNA and proteins
2
Q
chromosome
A
coiled up strand of DNA that carries genes
3
Q
gene
A
segment of DNA which codes for a specific trait or protein
4
Q
which DNA bases go together?
A
A - T
G - C
5
Q
what does the structure of DNA look like?
A
twisted ladder
6
Q
protein
A
molecules produced by genes to carry out specific functions.
7
Q
what are the 3 types of mutations that can occur?
A
insertion, deletion, and substitution
8
Q
when do mutations occur?
A
meiosis I and II
