DNA Structure and Repitition Flashcards
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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)
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The molecule that carries genetic information, guiding cell functions and inheritance.
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RNA (Ribonucleic acid)
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A molecule that helps transmit genetic information from DNA and aids in protein production.
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Chromosome
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A thread-like structure made of DNA that carries genetic information.
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Gene
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A segment of DNA that contains instructions for making a specific protein or determining a trait.
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Double Helix
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The twisted, spiral shape of DNA, consisting of two strands that coil around each other.
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Nucleotide
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The building block of DNA and RNA, made up of a sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
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Base pair
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Two chemicals in DNA that pair up, with adenine matching thymine and cytosine matching guanine.
