Mutations
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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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Mutation Noun
[myoo-tay-shun]
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Mutation
A permanent alteration to the genetic information of an organism, specifically a change in the DNA nucleotide sequence.
Example: A DNA strand with a highlighted section shows a mutation, a change in the genetic sequence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
DNA Noun
[dee-en-ay]
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DNA
The molecule, shaped like a twisted ladder, that stores an organism's complete set of genetic information.
Example: The image shows DNA as a twisted ladder with labeled base pairs, explaining how genetic information is stored.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Chromosome Noun
[kroh-muh-sohm]
Back
Chromosome
A tightly wound structure of DNA and protein found in the nucleus of a cell that contains genes.
Example: The image shows a chromosome inside a cell, highlighting its DNA structure and genes.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Gene Noun
[jeen]
Back
Gene
A specific section of DNA that provides the instructions for making a particular protein or RNA molecule.
Example: The image shows a gene as a part of DNA within a chromosome in a cell.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Nucleotide Noun
[noo-klee-uh-tahyd]
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Nucleotide
The basic building block of DNA, consisting of a base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.
Example: The image shows a nucleotide with its three parts: a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base, illustrating the basic building block of DNA.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Adenine Noun
[ad-uh-neen]
Back
Adenine
A nucleotide base found in DNA, represented by the letter A, which always pairs with thymine.
Example: The image shows adenine in DNA, highlighting its pairing with thymine, important for understanding genetic mutations.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Guanine Noun
[gwah-neen]
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Guanine
A nucleotide base found in DNA, represented by the letter G, which always pairs with cytosine.
Example: The image shows guanine (G) pairing with cytosine (C) in the DNA structure.
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