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16 Cards in this Set
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DNA |
Stores instructions for how to form cells |
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Four nitrogen bases |
A) Adenine - joins with T B) Buamine - Joins with C C) Cytosine -Joins with G D) Thymine - joins with T |
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Chromatin |
Substsnce that contains DNA |
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Chromosomes |
X shaped structures built by chromatin |
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DNA to Chromatin to Chromosomes |
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Genes |
Small segments of DNA located on a Chromosome. They store genetic information. |
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Enzymes/hormones |
Carry out specific functions in the body |
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Gene mutation |
Results when the specific order of A,G,C, & T bases of DNA changes |
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Addition |
One extra base is added |
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Deletion |
One base is missing |
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Substitution |
One base is substituted for another |
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Positive mutation |
Benefits the organism |
Plants becoming immune to diseases |
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Neutral Mutation |
Mutation that has no effect on an organism |
Spirit bear |
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Negative mutation |
Mutation that harms an organism |
Sickle cell anemia |
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Mutagens |
Substances that might cause mutations |
Cigarette smoke 🚬, pollution, radiation |
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Gene therapy |
Treating mutated cells by replacing the mutated gene with a healthy copy of the gene |
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