Genes and Proteins
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Barbara White
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Gene Noun
[jeen]
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Gene
A hereditary unit on a chromosome that determines traits and controls protein production; it is made of DNA.
Example: The image shows a cell with chromosomes, zooming into a gene on the DNA strand, explaining how genes are hereditary units made of DNA.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Cell Noun
[sel]
Back
Cell
The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms, containing the complete set of genes for that organism.
Example: The image shows an animal cell with labeled parts like the nucleus and mitochondria, illustrating the basic unit of life.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Nucleus Noun
[noo-klee-uhs]
Back
Nucleus
The cell's control center, which contains the chromosomes and the genetic blueprints for the cell.
Example: The image shows the nucleus with labeled parts, explaining its role as the cell's control center containing genetic material.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Chromosome Noun
[kroh-muh-sohm]
Back
Chromosome
A single, highly organized piece of DNA found inside the nucleus that contains many genes.
Example: A chromosome inside a cell nucleus, showing DNA and important parts like the centromere.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) Noun
[dee-ok-see-rahy-boh-noo-kley-ik as-id]
Back
DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
A long, twisted molecule that carries the genetic code for cell growth, reproduction, and protein creation.
Example: The image shows the DNA double helix with labeled parts, explaining how it carries genetic information.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Nucleotide Noun
[noo-klee-uh-tahyd]
Back
Nucleotide
The building block of DNA, composed of a sugar, a phosphate, and a base (A, T, C, or G).
Example: A nucleotide is made of a phosphate, a sugar, and a base, shown with clear labels.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Replication Noun
[rep-li-key-shuhn]
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Replication
The process during which a cell makes an exact copy of a DNA molecule.
Example: The image shows how a DNA molecule is copied during replication, with labeled leading and lagging strands.
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