genetics

Changing the structure of a gene caused by deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes.

• Trait

• Mutation

• Gene Therapy

• Genetic engineering

Changing the structure of a gene caused by deletion, insertion, or rearrangement of larger sections of genes or chromosomes.

• Trait

• Mutation

• Gene Therapy

• Genetic engineering

Made up of segments of DNA and are passed from parent to child.

• Protein

• Trait

• Genome

• Gene

The membrane-enclosed organelle within a cell that contains the chromosomes

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• DNA

• Mitochondria

Form a double helix carrying genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth and reproduction of all known organisms.

• Chromosome

• Nucleus

• DNA

• Gene

Molecules that carry out many functions in cells and are made up of smaller parts called amino acids. They also have functions that affect the organism’s traits

• Adanine

• Protein

• Cytosine

• Thymine

Structure found inside the nucleus that contains DNA. Each cell contains 23 pairs.

• Chromosomes

• Deoxyribose Sugar

• Deoxyribonucleic Acid

• Trait

A type of reproduction in which the genetic materials from two different cells combine, producing an offspring

• Asexual Reproduction

• Uniform Organism

• Diverse Organism

• Sexual Reproduction

One parent: organism produces offspring without fertilization

• Sexual Reproduction

• Asexual Reproduction

• Diverse organism

One disadvantage to sexual reproduction does Not include

• Time and energy

• Dangerous mutations in DNA

• Having to find a mate

• Exposed to predators