genes Flashcards by Macy Barnett

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what does dna stand for

A

deoxyribonucleic acid

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dna is a a chemical that carries …

A

genetic information

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the structure of dna is called ..

A

double helix

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dna is stored in the ..

A

nucleus of cells

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genetic information is used to determine an organisms ..

A

traits

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all of the dna of a cell is called …

A

a genome

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chromosomes contain many genes that

A

determine our characteristics

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each gene is a

A

short section of a chromosome

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whats meiosis

A

meiosis is how sperm and egg cells are formed

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in male mammals where does meiosis occur

A

it occurs in the testes

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in female mammals where does meiosis occur

A

the ovaries

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how many chromosomes does a human gamete have

A

23

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whats are 2 examples of human gametes

A

sperm and egg

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