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Genes Flashcards

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1
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How many genes do humans have?

A

20,000-25,000

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What are genes?

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Sections of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

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What is the purpose of a gene?

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To instruct cells on what to become and how to behave through the creation of proteins

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What is a nucleotide?

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A component of DNA that have one of four nitrogenous bases

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