DNA, Genes, and Chromosomes
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AutosomesThe first 22 pairs of chromosomes in humans that are not involved in determining biological sex. | |
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ChromosomeA tightly coiled structure made of DNA and proteins that contains many genes. | |
Complementary base pairingThe specific pairing of DNA bases: adenine with thymine, and cytosine with guanine. | |
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DNAThe molecule that stores genetic information in living organisms. | |
DNA replicationThe process of producing an identical copy of DNA before cell division. | |
Double helixThe twisted ladder-shaped structure of DNA. | |
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GeneA section of DNA that contains instructions for making a specific protein or controlling a characteristic. | |
Gene expressionThe process by which a cell uses the information in a gene to produce a protein. | |
Genetic informationThe inherited instructions stored in DNA. | |
GenomeThe complete set of genetic information (DNA) in an organism. | |