DNA and the Genome Flashcards
1
Q
what do chromosomes contain
A
DNA (genetic material)
2
Q
what does dna consist of
A
2 strands (each is a polymer)
which wrap around each other to form a double helix
3
Q
what is a gene
A
small section of DNA on a chromosome
4
Q
what is a genome
A
entire genetic material of an organism
5
Q
what are the 3 things that help us by understanding the human genome
A
-search for genes that are linked to a disease
-understand and treat inherited disorders
-discover ancestry
