DNA & Genetics

An alternative form of a gene.

• allele
• chromosome
• base pair
• DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

A structural part of a DNA nucleotide that makes up the 'rungs of the DNA ladder'.

• base pair
• phosphate
• double helix
• sugar

The process in reproduction and growth by which a cell divides to form two daughter cells.

• cell division
• proteins
• nucleus
• DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

The basic unit of structure and function in all living things.

• DNA
• gene
• cell
• allele

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Deoxyribonucleic Acid. A molecule that carries the genetic code for all living organisms

• protein
• nucleus
• cell
• DNA

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Identifies unique patterns in an individual's DNA and can be used to identify individuals

• replication
• heredity
• DNA fingerprint
• genetics

The process in which DNA makes a duplicate copy of itself.

• translation
• DNA replication
• transcription
• inheritance

The sequence, or order, in which the dna bases A,T,C,G are arranged

• DNA technology
• protein
• gene
• DNA sequence

Genetic trait that is represented with a capital letter and will always show if it is present.

• recessive trait
• dominant trait
• heredity
• allele

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

The twisted ladder structure of DNA. Two strands of nucleotides wound about each other.

• protein
• gene
• double helix
• allele

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1