DNA
What shape is DNA?
Double Helix
Amino Acid bases pair together to form ______________.
proteins
A __________ is a change in the genes DNA.
Mutation
What is the essential molecule for life?
DNA
What is DeoxyriboNucleic Acid
DNA
What does the "m" in mRNA stand for?
messenger
Where do mutations happen in the cell?
DNA or Chromosomes
True or False
You can catch a mutation from another person. (communicable)
False
DNA is found here.
in the cells nucleus
How do you remember that Cytosine and Guanine pair up together?
Cytosine stands for C-Car
Guanine stands for G-Garage
Some mutations are _______________ from your parents.
inherited
What does the ribosome do in the cell?
makes protein
If a cell is like a computer, DNA is like the _____________.
program or software
How do you remember that Adenine and Thymine pair up together?
Adenine stands for A-Apple
Thymine stands for T-Tree
Acquired mutations occur when your DNA is damaged by something in your _______________.
What does this nucleotide base pair with?
C T G A
G A C T
How much of your DNA is like every other person?
99.9%
What are the four nucleotides that make up DNA?
Adenine
Thymine
Guanine
Cytosine
Mutations can be ______, _______, or ________.
harmful, helpful or neutral
Name 3 harmful mutations.
Cancer, sickle cell anemia, down syndrome, hemophilia, cystic fibrosis