How Traits Change
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Barbara White
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Trait Noun
[trayt]
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Trait
A specific characteristic of an organism, such as eye color or height, which can be determined by its genes.
Example: Shows different eye colors as traits determined by genes.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) Noun
[dee-ok-see-ry-boh-noo-klay-ik as-id]
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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid)
An organism's genetic material that carries instructions for development, functioning, growth, and reproduction in all known living organisms.
Example: The image shows DNA's double helix structure with labeled base pairs, explaining how genetic information is stored.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Gene Noun
[jeen]
Back
Gene
A segment of DNA on a chromosome that provides directions for a cell to assemble molecules that express traits.
Example: The image shows how a gene is a part of DNA on a chromosome inside a cell's nucleus.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Chromosome Noun
[kroh-muh-sohm]
Back
Chromosome
A structure in a cell's nucleus made of proteins and DNA that carries an organism's genetic information.
Example: A chromosome inside a cell's nucleus, showing its DNA structure and genetic information.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Double helix Noun
[duhb-uhl hee-liks]
Back
Double helix
The twisted-zipper or spiral staircase shape of a DNA molecule, formed by two intertwined strands of nucleotides.
Example: The image shows the twisted ladder shape of DNA, highlighting base pairs and the sugar-phosphate backbone.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Nucleotide Noun
[noo-klee-oh-tahyd]
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Nucleotide
A molecule that is a building block of DNA and RNA, made of a nitrogen base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.
Example: The image shows a nucleotide's parts: phosphate, sugar, and nitrogen base, clearly labeled for easy learning.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Nitrogen base Noun
[nahy-truh-juhn beys]
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Nitrogen base
A molecule containing nitrogen that is a fundamental component of nucleotides, forming the basis of the genetic code.
Example: This image shows how nitrogen bases pair up in DNA, forming the genetic code.
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