DNA Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
DNA molecule
A
located on the pairs of chromosomes in the nucleus of each cell, the same for all living organisms
2
Q
Human DNA
A
contains thousands of genes that provide the information essential for heredity,determining physical appearance, disease risks, other traits
3
Q
deoxyribonucleil acid
A
main component of chromosome, is the material that carries the body’s genetic information
4
Q
Helix
A
is a shape twisted like a spiral staircase
5
Q
Double helix
A
consists of two of these strands twisted together
