dna and genetics Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of heritable material that codes for traits?
A
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).
2
Q
what is the subunit called that makes up DNA?
A
nucleotides
3
Q
Name the four base pairs and state the base pair rule.
A
Adenine (A)
Thymine (T)
Guanine (G)
Cytosine (C)
4
Q
Compare and contrast Mitosis and Meiosis
A
meiosis is a process that contributes to genetic variety
mitosis is when your body makes identical body cells:
5
Q
how many daughter cells are in mitosis and are they identical or different?
A
2 identical
6
Q
what’s the purpose of Meiosis
A
to produce gametes
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