DNA And The Genome Flashcards

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Inside the Nuclei of All the Cells, your Chromosomes are Made Up of Long _____________ of a Chemical Known as ______.

A

Molecules…DNA…

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DNA is a Polymer, a Long Molecule Made Up of Many Repeating ________. These Long Strands of DNA Twist and Spiral to Form a __________ Helix Structure.

A

Units…Double…

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Genes are Small Sections of DNA, where Genetic Information is ___________.

A

Stored.

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Each Chromosome Contains Thousands of Genes __________ Together. Each Gene Codes for a Particular Sequence of __________ Acids to Make a Specific Protein.

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Joined…Amino…

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The Genome of an Organism is the Entire Genetic Material of the _____________.

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Organism.

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Mitochondria Contain their Own ______.

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DNA.

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Sequencing the Genome of Bacteria and Viruses Allows us to Identify the __________ of Disease Very Rapidly and to Choose the Correct _____________.

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Causes…Treatment…

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