Nucleus and DNA Flashcards

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what is the role of the nucleus in reproduction

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its the control centre during reproduction

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structure of dna

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2 strands wrap around each other in a spiral shape (double helix). the sides of the dna ladder are made of sugar and phosphate

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what are the 4 bases of dna

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adedine guanine cytosine and thymine
a always joins with t AT
g always joins with c GC

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what does chromatin do

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chromatin coils tightly into x shaped chromosomes

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where are genes located

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they are located on a chromosome

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Transcription

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dna unzips
1 strand of dna is used to make another molecule called mRNA
mRNA carries the genetic code from the nucleus to o the ribosome in the cytoplasm

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what does dna do in sexual reproduction

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dna allows certain traits from the parents to be passed down from the parents to the kid, like hair color, eye color, genetics etc.

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function of dna in sexual reproduction

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DNA, is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.

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