Genes Flashcards
1
Q
Basic units of heredity
A
Genes
2
Q
Made up of DNA and are responsible for the characteristics of organisms
A
Genes
3
Q
Genes are passed down from ___ to ___
A
Parent; Offspring
4
Q
Each gene has instructions on how to make a specific ____
A
Protein
5
Q
Estimated # of genes
A
25,000
6
Q
2 types of genes
A
Structural and Regulatory
7
Q
Responsible for the physical traits of an organism (color of eyes or hair)
A
Structural Genes
8
Q
Control the activity of other genes (can turn other genes on/off)
A
Regulatory Genes
