DNA And The Genome Flashcards
1
Q
What does DNA determine
A
Inherited features
2
Q
Where is DNA found
A
In chromosomes
3
Q
Structure of DNA
A
Two polymer strands, the two strand wrap around each other to form a double helix,
4
Q
What is a gene
A
A small section of DNA on a chromosomes
5
Q
Example of what gene can determine,
A
Blood type
6
Q
How are proteins made
A
Joining amino acids together
7
Q
What do gene code for
A
A specific sequence of amino acids to make a specific protein
8
Q
What is the genome
A
The entire genetic material of an organism
9
Q
What is the human genome
A
The entire genetic material that makes a human
10
Q
What are the benefits of the human genome
A
Search for genes linked to disease
Treat and understand inherited disorders
Trace human migration patterns from the past - discovery ancestry
