History Of Dna

Question 1

Gene

Answer 1

•A gene is a sequence of nucleotides located in a specific place in the DNA molecule that provides instruction for the synthesis of proteins.–These proteins are used to accomplish tasks throughout the body, which ultimately leads to the expression of gene traits such as green eyes, freckles, black hair, or the

Question 2

Hereditary

Answer 2

•Heredity, also called inheritance or biological inheritance, is the passing on of traits from parents to their offspring; either through asexual reproduction or sexual reproduction, the offspring cells or organisms acquire the genetic information of their parent

Question 3

Deoxyribonucleic Acid

Answer 3

•Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) molecules are the longest know to man. These molecules are comprised of up to 247 million base pairs each. –DNA is a polymer, a very long molecule that is made by linking together many smaller molecules called monomers(nucleotides). •Within the nucleus of each human cell (excluding reproductive cells) there are 46 DNA

Question 4

Human kayotypes

Answer 4

•A karyotypeis a micrograph of an individual’s chromosomes. Individual chromosomes from the karyotype can be mapped and then be examined for any irreg