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DNA Quiz
DNA Quiz-8th grade science
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Human Genome | A complete set of DNA found within the nucleus of one cell that contains instructions to create that organism |
| Chromosome | A condensed, coiled, and organized package of DNA |
| DNA molecule | An organism's genetic material that encodes a detailed set of plans (blueprint) for building parts of the cell |
| Gene | A section or segment of DNA that contains the genetic information for one trait/characteristic |
| Karyotype | The human genome is often displayed in an arrangement of of 23 pairs of chromosomes called this... |
| Nucleus | The part of a eukaryotic cell that directs cell activity and contains genetic information stored in DNA |
| Cell | The smallest unit of life |
| Nucleotides | DNA is made of these molecules or building blocks that form the double helix |
| Sugar | Deoxyribose. Part of the nucleotide |
| Cytosine | A nitrogen base that is complementary to Guanine |
| Guanine | A nitrogen base that is complementary to Cytosine |
| Thymine | A nitrogen base that is complementary to Adenine. |
| Adenine | A nitrogen base that is complementary to Thymine. |
| Replication | Two identical strands of DNA are produced in this process |
| Nitrogen base | Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine. Part of the nucleotide. |
| Phosphate group | Attached to the sugar/Deoxyribose to form the backbone of DNA double helix. Part of the Nucleotide. |
| 23 chromosomes | The number of chromosomes a normal human cells holds. A picture of this is called a Karyotype. |