RNA/DNA

Question 1

chromosomes

Answer 1

A threadlike structure within a cell’s nucleus that contains DNA that is passed from one generation to the next.

Question 2

double helix

Answer 2

The shape of a DNA molecule.

Question 3

nitrogen bases

Answer 3

Molecules that contain nitrogen and other elements.

Question 4

adenine

Answer 4

1 of the 4 kinds of nitrogen bases that make up the rungs of DNA; abbreviated A

Question 5

thymine

Answer 5

1 of the 4 kinds of nitrogen bases that make up the rungs of DNA; abbreviated T

Question 6

guanine

Answer 6

1 of the 4 kinds of nitrogen bases that make up the rungs of DNA; abbreviated G

Question 7

cytosine

Answer 7

1 of the 4 kinds of nitrogen bases that make up the rungs of DNA; abbreviated C

Question 8

gene

Answer 8

A sequence of DNA that determines a trait and is passed from parent to offspring.

Question 9

DNA replication

Answer 9

Asexual and sexual reproduction

Asexual- one parent, creates identical offspring

Sexual- involves two parents and creates similar offspring

Question 10

RNA

Answer 10

Ribonucleic acid; the genetic messenger that carries the genetic code from DNA inside the nucleus to the Cytoplasm

Question 11

uracil

Answer 11

Nitrogen base in RNA found instead of thymine abbreviated U

Question 12

DNA

Answer 12

Deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring.