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