Weaknesses of Genetics unit Flashcards

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1
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DNA is made up of __________

A

chromatin fibers

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2
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What does supercoiling make

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metaphase chromosome

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3
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human genome (all human DNA) is organized into …..

A

chromosomes

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4
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chromosomes consist of what?

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protein and DNA called chromatin

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5
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What is the polymer of nucleotide’s

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DNA molecules are polymers made up of long chains of nucleotides.

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housekeeping genes

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genes that are always needed and are constantly transcribed,
ex
ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

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Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

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 binds with proteins to form ribosomes (structural component of the ribosome)

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In general, why does DNA replicate(Quiz question)

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Dna replicates as animals, plants etc need to grow and they rely on mitosis cell division, DNA replication plays a major role in cell division and is important

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