Extra Questions Flashcards

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Structure of DNA?

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Double helix

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Difference between alleles and genes?

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Genes are lengths of DNA that contain information about a trait. Alleles are variations of DNA that code for specific variations of the trait.

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3
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Chromosomes in body and sex cells?

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46 in body cells and 23 in sex cells

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4
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Define phenotype

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An individual’s phenotype is made up of their traits. It is physical appearnce, you can see it

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5
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Connection between DNA and chromosomes?

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DNA is found in the nucleus while chromosomes are just strands of DNA

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6
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What process makes gametes?

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Birth, you are born with them.

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Why each human is different?

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Because humans are born with their own DNA, chromosomes, genes and alleles. They are all different.

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Define alleles

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Alleles are variations of a gene that code for a specific variation of the trait.

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