From Mendel To DNA Flashcards
1
Q
Why did it take a long time for Mendel’s ideas to be accepted?
A
Scientists did not know about chromosomes until after Mendel died.
2
Q
What are Mendel’s ‘factors’ now called?
A
Genes
3
Q
What are chromosomes made up of?
A
Chromosomes are made up of DNA which is a very long molecule with a double helix structure.
4
Q
What are genes short sections of?
A
DNA
5
Q
How how DNA be used to identify people?
A
Their DNA fingerprint
6
Q
What does a gene code for?
A
A particular combination of amino acids which make a specific protein.
7
Q
Who was Gregor Mendel?
A
A monk who worked out how characteristics were inherited. He was the first person to suggest the idea of separately inherited ‘factors’.
