Genome Flashcards
1
Q
Genome
A
Entire genetic material of an organism
2
Q
DNA
A
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Double helix polymer
3
Q
Polymer
A
A large molecule made of many subunits
The atoms in a polymer are joined by strong covalent bonds
4
Q
Gene
A
Small section of DNA that gives a certain characteristic
Code for a sequence of amino acids which combine to give a specific protein
5
Q
How many pairs of chromosomes do human body cells contain?
A
23
One pair from each parent
6
Q
Chromosomes
A
Long strands of DNA containing many genes
The human body contains 23 pairs of chromosomes, one from each parent
7
Q
What is a Double Helix Structure?
A
Two strands that wind around each other
8
Q
What are the two strands wound together in DNA’s double helix structure called?
A
Nucleotides
