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A substance (molecule) found in all living things that contains its genetic information.
DNA
DNA stands for
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
A trait is a...
specific characteristic of an organism
Where is DNA located
In the nucleus of every cell
The 3 parts of a nucleotide are...
Phosphate, Sugar, Nitrogenous Base
What shape is DNA
Double Helix
The rungs of the DNA ladder are made of
Nitrogenous Bases
The backbone of DNA is made of
Sugar and Phosphate
Complete the complementary base strand ATAG
TATC
Complete the following complimentary base strand: ACTC
TGAG
If an organism contains 30% Cytosine, What percent Guanine will it contain?
30%
If an organism contains 30% Cytosine, What percent Thymine will it contain?
20%
A basic unit of heredity is a
Gene
When DNA is tightly packed in, it forms
Chromosomes
What is this?
What is the difference between a gene and a trait?
A gene is a sequence of DNA that carries instructions for performing a certain function, a trait is a characteristic determined by our genes
