Topic 8-Chromosomes, Genes And DNA Flashcards
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What is a gene?
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A section of DNA.
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Where are in genes found?
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In the cell nucleus.
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What are chromosomes?
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Long strings of genes.
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What is DNA?
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Chemical molecule that makes up a gene.
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How are chromosomes found?
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In pairs.
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How many chromosomes are in a human?
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46 (23 pairs) 23 from the mother and 23 from the father.
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What is a allele?
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Different form of the same gene.
