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chromatin
complex of DNA that makes up DNA
protein
large biomolecules, amino acids
Nucleic acid
RNA and DNA store and transmit genetic information
gene
sequence of DNA that codes for specific protein
genome
set of genes or genetic material
nucleus
membrane of the cell contains genetic material
banding pattern
pattern of light chromosomes after staining
gametes
reproductive cells, sperm and egg
genotype
genetic makeup of an organism
incomplete dominance
when neither allele is fully dominant over another
codominance
both alleles are fully expressed
mutations
changes in the dna sequence
selective advantage
trait that increases survival and reproduction
adaptation
process where organisms adjust to environments
natural selection
where organisms better adapted to environments
adaptive radiation
diversification between species like birds beaks
artificial selection is
process by which humans select good traits
monoculture is
cultivation of a single crop in a givin area
what parts make up the sides of the ladder
sugar and phosphate
how are the terms nucleotide genes chromatin- and chromosome related
Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA, which forms genes that are organized into chromatin, and chromatin further condenses to form chromosomes during cell division.
what is the connection between DNA RNA and protein
RNA and DNA are connected through the central dogma of molecular biology DNA is transcribed to RNA which is then transcribed into protein
what are mutagens when do they occur during cell division
mutagens are changes in a sequence occurring during cell replication
what r some ex of mutagens, and what are they
radiation chemicals viruses are agents that can cause mutagens
how does selective advantage help an organism live better
Selective advantage helps an organism survive and reproduce better in its environment