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VOCABULARY 1
DNA Vocab
DNA Vocab 2
DNA Vocab 3
100
a segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
What is a gene
100
ADEnine, THYmine, GUAnine and CYTOsine
What are the 4 nitrogen bases
100
in DNS ADEnine always pairs with
What is THYmine
100
the process of DNA copying itself begins when 2 sides of the DNA molecule
What is unwind and separate
200
the passing of traits from parents to offspring (children)
What is heredity
200
DE OXY RIBO NUCLEI acid
What is the real name for DNA
200
on a chromosome it contains the information to code for one specific protein
What is a gene
200
the genetic code is determined by what of the nitrogen bases
What is sizes
300
a characteristic that an organism can pass on through its genes
What is a trait
300
molecules that make up the sides of a DNA molecule
What is nitrogen bases
300
each group of 3 DNA bases on a gene codes for a single
What is amino acid and forms a protein
300
molecules that contain nitrogen and other elements
What are nitrogen bases
400
molecules that contain nitrogen and other elements
What are nitrogen bases
400
the sides of a DNA molecule are made up of
What is sugar and phosphate
400
each gene is located at a specific place on a
What is chromosone
500
the process in which an IDENTICAL copy of a DNA strand is formed for a new cell
What is DNA replication
500
chromosomes are mostly made up of
What is protein
500
The process by which DNA copies itself
What is DNA replication