NONFICTION
DNA & CHROMOSOMES
TRANSITION WORDS
DAILY VOCAB
100

A type of nonfiction that seeks to inform the reader. 

Expository Nonfiction 

100

What is stored in our DNA? 

a. DNA.         b. genes.      

c. nucleus.     d. animal cells

genes

100

I'm feeling sick, _____ I can't go dancing. 

so

(or therefore)

100

a logical order to something

sequence

200

What usually supports the text in a nonfiction piece?

Diagrams, photos, charts, captions 

200

DNA looks like the rungs of a _________. 

ladder

200

He's never been in trouble until now. _________, he should still be punished. 

Even so

200

a segment of DNA in a sequence that tells the body how to grow. 

gene

300

The specific nonfiction genre of "Genes: All in the Family" 

science article

300

This X-shaped structure is made from coils of DNA. 

chromosome

300

He cannot stand his job. ______, he still goes every day. 

Yet

(or nevertheless)

300

twisted, like a Slinky or an old telephone cord

coiled

400

How can a diagram or photo help us understand a nonfiction science article? 

It helps us visualize what the author is talking about. 

400

Genes, DNA, and chromosomes are found within the nucleus of a _______. 

cell

400

The mask mandate has been lifted. _________, we still need to wear masks on SEPTA. 

Nevertheless

(or Yet, However, But)

400

a very very small part of a substance

molecule