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| − | *[[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== | ||
Revision as of 01:27, October 26, 2008
Genetics is the study of heredity and genes.
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.
