DNA
This is a large molecule found in the cells of all living things
DNA
This is a sequence of DNA that codes for a particular trait
A gene
What diseases are called when the CANNOT be transmitted from one person to the other
Noncommunicable diseases
These are substances that the body needs to obtain energy and raw materials.
Nutrients
These are nutrients that are not made by eating living things
Minerals
The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring is
genetics
Where are genes located
On chromosomes
The microorganisms that cause diseases are called
Pathogens
If a person's diet does not contain enough nutrients, the person may suffer from a noncommunicable disease called
dietary deficiency
How can a person obtain minerals?
By eating plants that have absorbed minerals through their roots of by eating animals that have eaten thoses plants
This determines what traits are passed down from one generation to the next
DNA
A gene for a trait that comes in two or more forms is call
An alleles
Diseases that can spread from one person to another are called
Communicable diseases
This is a substance that is essential to the body in small amounts
Vitamins
This vitamin helps maintain healthy bones and helps the body use calcium
D
A molecule of DNA is shaped like a twisted ladder. This shape is called a
double helix
Suppose a fly has one allele for red eyes and one for brown eyes. The eyes of the fly will be red because the red allele is
Dominant
The body system responsible for protecting the body from disease is
the immune system
This is required for normal growth and activity
Vitamins
This mineral is required for red blood cells to function. If you do not have enough of it, you can become anemic.
Iron
Where can you find the DNA in a cell
In the nucleus
How many chromosomes does a human have
46
When you get a vaccine, your body produces these so it will destroys pathogens
antibodies
This is where vitamins can be obtained naturally from
plants and animal foods
This mineral is needed for healthy bones and teeth
Calcium