DNA and the Genome Flashcards
1
Q
Where is DNA found and whats it’s shape like
A
- Found in chromosomes
- Double stranded polymer that forms a double helix
1
Q
What does DNA stand for
And what does it contain
A
DeoxyRibonucleic Acid
It contains coded information
2
Q
Define gene
A
- A small section of DNA found on a chromosome
- Each gene codes for a particular sequence of amino acids
3
Q
What does Genome mean?
A
The entire set of genetic material in an organism
4
Q
Why is understanding the human genome important
A
Searching for genes linked to different types of diseases
Understanding and treating inherited disorders
Tracing migration pattern from the past
5
Q
What is a chromosome
A
A long coiled molecule of DNA that carries genetic information in the form of genes
6
Q
What is a mutation
A
A random change in the base sequence of a DNA
