Genetics And Evolution Flashcards
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Chromosomes
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Long stands of genetic material found in the nuclei of all cells
2
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DNA
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A complex molecule that is the main ingredient of chromosomes; forms the code for all genetic information
3
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Natural selection
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A theory that states that organisms best adapted to their environment tend to survive and transmit their genetic characteristics to succeeding generations
4
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6 syndromes
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Down syndrome Celiac disease Bloom's syndrome Noonan syndrome Huntingtons disease
