Genetics Flashcard

Front

Where is your DNA located inside of?

Back

Nucleus

Front

How many total chromosomes are in body cells?

Back

46

Front

What occurs when a person has an extra chromosome on the 21st pair?

Back

Down syndrome

Front

What type of mutation causes sickle cell anemia?

Back

DNA substitution mutation

Front

What can a change or mistake in DNA replication cause?

Back

Mutation

Front

What is the basic unit of heredity?

Back

Gene

Front

What are chromosomes made of?

Back

DNA and proteins

Front

What is the process by which DNA is copied?

Back

DNA replication

Front

What is the term for different forms of a gene?

Back

Alleles

Front

What is the genetic makeup of an organism called?

Back

Genotype