DNA key terms, the structure of DNA and protein synthesis Flashcards
1
Q
What is an allele?
A
Different versions of a gene
2
Q
Define homozygous
A
Alleles that are the same
3
Q
Define heterozygous
A
Alleles that are different
4
Q
Define genotype
A
The collection of alleles you have
5
Q
Define phenotype
A
The characteristics you get from a genotype
6
Q
What is a nucleotide?
A
A monomer of DNA
7
Q
What is a nucleotide made up of?
A
A phosphate, sugar and base
8
Q
What are the 4 bases?
A
Adenine, thymine, cytosine and guanine
9
Q
Which bases pair together?
A
A pairs with T and C pairs with G
10
Q
What is a haploid?
A
A cell that only contains half the genetic material
11
Q
What is a diploid?
A
A cell with 2 copies of each chromasome
