The structure made of DNA that codes for all the characteristics of an organism.
chromosome
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A cell that contains two sets of chromosomes.
diploid
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Deoxyribonucleic acid. The material inside the nucleus of cells, carrying the genetic information of a living being.
DNA
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The shape of the DNA molecule with two strands twisted together in a spiral.
double helix
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The basic units of genetic material inherited from our parents. A gene is a section of DNA which controls part of a cell's chemistry - particularly protein production.
gene
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A sex cell (gamete) that contains one set of chromosomes.
haploid
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Genetic information that determines an organism’s characteristics, passed on from one generation to another.
heredity
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A type of cell division which produces daughter cells identical to the parent.
mitosis
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The central part of an atom. It contains protons and neutrons, and has most of the mass of the atom. The plural of nucleus is nuclei.
nucleus
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Living entity, eg animals, plants or microorganisms.
organism
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Sex cell.
gene
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Card 2
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A cell that contains two sets of chromosomes.
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diploid
Card 3
Front
Deoxyribonucleic acid. The material inside the nucleus of cells, carrying the genetic information of a living being.
Back
Card 4
Front
The shape of the DNA molecule with two strands twisted together in a spiral.
Back
Card 5
Front
The basic units of genetic material inherited from our parents. A gene is a section of DNA which controls part of a cell's chemistry - particularly protein production.
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