What is the purpose of DNA?
to store all of the genetic information that an organism needs to develop, function, and reproduce.
What are nucleotides?
the basic building block of nucleic acids
a group makes genes
How do nucleotides form a DNA strand?
with the bases pairing up in a specific way
What is a gene?
they make us look a certain way
What are proteins?
Proteins are important molecules made of amino acids that are essential for the structure and function of the body.
List 6 types of proteins
Hormones
Muscles
Enzymes
Antibodies
Storage proteins
Protein pumps
Enzymes
Speed up chemical reactions.
Hormones
Regulate various functions in the body.
Antibodies
Help fight off infections and diseases
Muscles
Digestive system, abs and biceps, heart
Storage proteins
Oxygen storage in muscle for exersize
protein pumps
Transports things in and out of the cell
What is the purpose of meiosis
It makes the sperm and egg cells
How is Meiosis different from Mitosis
Meiosis = Reproduction
Mitosis = Growing and healing
What is crossing over
When the Mothers DNA and Fathers DNA mix with the X
