DNA Flashcard

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What is DNA often referred to as?

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The blueprint of life.

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Why is DNA called the blueprint of life?

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It contains the plans for building an organism.

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How many pairs of chromosomes do human cells contain?

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23 pairs.

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How many pairs of chromosomes do dolphin cells contain?

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22 pairs.

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What shape does a double helix resemble?

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A twisted ladder.

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What is the section of DNA that codes for traits called?

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Gene.

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Where is DNA found in a cell?

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Inside the nucleus.

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What are chromosomes made of?

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DNA and proteins.

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What is the function of a gene?

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To code for specific traits in an organism.

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What is the basic unit of heredity?

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Gene.