DNA And RNA Flashcards
Chromosomes
A threadlike structure within a cell’s nucleus that contains DNA that is passed from one generation to the next.
Double helix
The shape of a DNA molecule.
Nitrogen bases
Molecules that contain nitrogen and other elements.
Adenine
.a compound that is one of four constitute bases of nuclei acid. usually paired with thymine in double stranded dNA
Thymine
compound that is one of four constitute bases of nuclei acid. usually paired with adenine in double stranded dNA
Guanine
compound that is one of four constitute bases of nuclei acid. usually paired with cyrosine in double stranded dNA
Cytosine
compound that is one of four constitute bases of nuclei acid. usually paired with Gualine in double stranded dNA
Gene
A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring.
DNA replication
Before a cell divides, the process in which DNA copies itself.
RNA
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DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring.