Albino squirrel vocab Act 1-8

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Where are genes located?

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On the DNA.

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What is the correct order of cause and effect in genetics?

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Chromosome - Gene - Protein - Mutation/No mutation - Trait.

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What is albino/albinism?

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Lacking pigment in hair, eyes, fur, feathers.

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Where is DNA found in a cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is a protein in genetics?

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They are codes given by genes to be made by ribosomes.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains instructions for building proteins.

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What is a chromosome?

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A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in traits.

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What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are made from amino acids.

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA stores and transmits genetic information.