Genetics

Question 1

What is a Nucleotide?

Answer 1

the simple repeating units which make up DNA. Made up of a base, sugar, and phosphate.

Question 2

What is Karyotype?

Answer 2

Picture of chromosome in a cell, and is used to check for abnormalities

Question 3

What is Gene?

Answer 3

Section of DNA that contains the instructions for a particular feature.

Question 4

What is a Genotype?

Answer 4

Combination of alleles that an organism contains.

Question 5

What is a Phenotype?

Answer 5

Physical traits that occur because of alleles.

Question 6

What are Alleles?

Answer 6

different versions of a gene. each gene has 2 alleles.

Question 7

What are Chromosomes?

Answer 7

thread-like structures located inside the nucleus, Carries DNA and transfers genetic material from parent to offspring.

Question 8

What is DNA?

Answer 8

Deoxyribonucleic acid is an organic chemical that contains genetic information and instructions for protein synthesis.