Genetics
a segment of DNA that stores genetic information
gene
The smallest basic unit of matter
Atom
forms through the electrical force between oppositely charged ions
ionic bond
a mixture of substances that is the same throughout
solution
a solutions acidity or H+ concentration measured by this scale
pH
the study and manipulation of DNA on a molecular level
Molecular genetics
one particular type of atom, and it cannot be broken down into a simpler substance by ordinary chemical means
element
forms when atoms share a pair of electrons
covalent bond
the substance that is present in the greater amount and that dissolves another substance
solvent
each subunit in the complete molecule
monomer
Genomics
the study and comparison of genomes both within and across species
a substance made of atoms of different elements bonded together in a certain ratio
compound
The attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom and a slightly negative atom.
hydrogen bond
A substance that dissolves in a solvent
solute
when monomers are linked, forming molecules called________________
polymer
biotechnology
The use and application of living things and biological processes
two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds
molecule
The attraction between molecules of the same substance
cohesion
a compound that releases a proton when dissolved in water
acid
change substances into different substances by breaking and forming chemical bonds
Chemical reactions
organisms that have genes from more than one species, or have altered copies of their own genes
transgenic
an atom that has gained or lost one or more electrons
ion
An attraction between molecules of different substances
adhesion
compound that removes H+ ions from a solution
bases
are the substances changed during a chemical reaction
reactants