DNA REVIEW
The connecting pieces or “rungs” on a DNA ladder. NITROGEN BASES
Structure in the cell where chromosomes are located. NUCLEUS
The copying of a DNA molecule. REPLICATION
The other substance in addition to phosphates that make up the “handrails” of the DNA ladder. SUGAR
A section of DNA controlling the making of specific proteins. GENE
Scientist who used X-ray diffraction to determine that DNA was a helix. ROSALIND FRANKLIN
Heredity structures made up of DNA and protein. CHROMOSOMES
Substances that determine our physical appearance. PROTEINS
Scientist who worked with James Watson in developing the double- helix model of DNA. FRANCIS CRICK
The structure of a DNA molecule. DOUBLE HELIX
An organism’s informational code. DNA
Nitrogen base always paired with adenine. THYMINE
Nitrogen base always paired with guanine. CYTOSINE
An abnormality or deformation of an organism due to pollutants in the environment that affect the organism’s DNA. MUTATION
Repeating units of a sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogen base that create the DNA helix. NUCLEOTIDE
A chemical used to read the DNA in the nucleus which takes the message to the ribosomes where proteins are made. mRNA
Base that replaces thymine in messenger RNA (mRNA). URACIL
Besides viewing this slide show again... And again... And again, what else can you do to prepare for the quiz? Look over the handouts in your notebook focusing on the BOLD FACED words. Review the “What is DNA?” slide show on my teacher webpage.
DNA YOUR MAP OF LIFE!!