LECTURE 6 PPT Flashcards
1
Q
- basic unit of heredity
- segments of DNA (RNA for some
viruses) that code for functional
products (proteins, RNAs)
A
Gene
2
Q
macromolecule composed of repeating units called
nucleotides
A
DNA
3
Q
nucleotide =
A
nitrogenous base + deoxyribose + phosphate group
4
Q
Prokaryotic Chromosome (5)
A
Found In Cytoplasm
Circular
Single chromosome plus plasmid
Only DNA
Copies chromosome and divides immediately
5
Q
Eukaryotic Chromosome (5)
A
In Nucleus
Linear
10-50 chromosomes in somatic cells
DNA, histone proteins
Copiec hromosome and grows cell