DNA Structure And Function Flashcards
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What is gene expression?
A
What enables cells of the same organism to take on so many different sizes, shapes, and functions
1
Q
How did biologists truly understand genetics?
A
Had to discover the chemical structure of the gene
2
Q
What does DNA stand for?
A
Deoxyribose nucleic acid
3
Q
What is control center of cell?
A
The nucleus
4
Q
What structures are found in the nucleus?
A
Chromosomes
5
Q
What are short segments of chromosomes?
A
Genes
6
Q
What are genes and chromosomes composed of?
A
DNA
7
Q
How do genes/chromosomes control activity of cell?
A
Produce proteins that regulate cell functions and become cell structures
8
Q
How many chromosomes are in a human being?
A
46
9
Q
How many chromosomes do you get from your mom/dad
A
23/23
