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| − | + | '''Genetics''' is a subfield of [[biology]] concerned with the diversity, replication, [[mutation]], and translation of [[genes]]. | |
| − | + | ==History of Genetics== | |
==Terms used in genetics== | ==Terms used in genetics== | ||
| − | *[[DNA]] - | + | *[[DNA]] - Double stranded helical organic molecule composed of nucleic acids, sugars, and phosphate groups. |
| − | *[[RNA]] | + | *[[RNA]] - Single stranded organic molecule composed of nucleic acids, sugars, and phosphate groups. |
| − | *[[chromosome]] | + | *[[chromosome]]- Condensed DNA and proteins. |
| − | *[[allele]] | + | *[[allele]]- Differences in genotype among individuals for a single gene. |
| − | *[[gene]] | + | *[[gene]]- Regions of DNA that are transcribed to RNA. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:56, March 3, 2013
Genetics is a subfield of biology concerned with the diversity, replication, mutation, and translation of genes.
History of Genetics
Terms used in genetics
- DNA - Double stranded helical organic molecule composed of nucleic acids, sugars, and phosphate groups.
- RNA - Single stranded organic molecule composed of nucleic acids, sugars, and phosphate groups.
- chromosome- Condensed DNA and proteins.
- allele- Differences in genotype among individuals for a single gene.
- gene- Regions of DNA that are transcribed to RNA.