DNA Structure
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
What is Asexual Reproduction?
A type of reproduction that includes 1 parent that clones themselves to create the exact same organism.
What is genetic variation?
When an offspring has different genes than parents.
What is an acquired trait?
A trait that you gain by life experince.
Where is DNA located?
Inside the nucleus on the chromosomes.
What is Sexual Reproduction?
A type of reproduction that includes 2 parents that combine their DNA to make a new organism.
What is an inherited trait?
A trait that you are born with.
What is the structure of DNA?
Double Helix
What type of cells Asexually Reproduce?
Inherited or Acquired: Walking
Acquired
Name all 4 nitrogen bases in DNA.
Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, Thymine
What type of cells Sexually Reproduce?
Most Eukaryotic organisms.
Inherited or Acquired: Blue eyes
Inherited
Name nitrogen bases that pair with each other.
Adenine and Thymine
Cytosine and Guanine
What is Binary Fission?
Duplicating an organism's DNA to create offspring.
Inherited or Acquired: Skin Color
Both