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DNA Vocabulary

Published on Sep 06, 2022

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Genetics

By Alex Libby

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

A molecule that contains a living creature's genetic information.

Double Helix

The physical structure of DNA
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Nucleotides

A species of atom in the nucleus, with a specific number of protons and nutrons
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Genes

Codes for proteins that decide the traits of a living being

Nucleus

The nucleus is one of the organelles of a cell that contains chromosones
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Adenine

The chemical compound used to make one of the building blocks of DNA and RNA
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Thiamine

A vitamin B nutrient used to keep the body healthy

Guanine

A base that codes genetic information in a chain of DNA or RNA
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Cytosine

A type of pyrimidine that is a building block of DNA and RNA
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Cell

The smallest organisim with the basic properties of life
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Nitrogenous

A gaseous chemical that makes forms a part in all living beings

Deoxyribose

A sugar that is a constituent of DNA
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Phosphate

A mineral that makes up calcium, which makes up bones
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Inherit

Genetic information passing between the parent to child