DNA/RNA

Question 1

Chromosomes

Answer 1

A threadlike structure within a cells nucleus that contains DNA that is passed from one generation to the next

Question 2

Double helix

Answer 2

The twisted ladder like structure of DNA

Question 3

Nitrogen bases

Answer 3

Molecules that contain nitrogen and other elements that makes up the rungs (middle section) of DNA

Question 4

Adenine

Answer 4

One of the four nitrogen bases that make up the rungs of DNA; it is abbreviated A

Question 5

Thymine

Answer 5

One of the four nitrogen bases that make up the rungs of DNA; it is abbreviated T

Question 6

Guanine

Answer 6

One of the four nitrogen bases that make up the rungs of DNA; it is abbreviated G

Question 7

Cytosine

Answer 7

One of the four nitrogen bases that make up the rungs of DNA; it is abbreviated C

Question 8

Gene

Answer 8

A section of a DNA molecule that contains the information to code for one specific protein

Question 9

DNA replication

Answer 9

The process In which an Identical coy of a DNA strand is formed for a new cell

Question 10

RNA

Answer 10

Ribonucleic acid; the genetic messenger that carries the genetic code form DNA inside the nucleus to the cytoplasm

Question 11

Uracil

Answer 11

A nitrogen base found In RNA instead of thymine; abbreviated U

Question 12

DNA

Answer 12

Deoxyribonucleic acid; the genetic material that carries information about an organism and is passed from parent to offspring