Protein
A substance found in all living
things that contains its genetic
information.
Chromatin
Bases
DNA
Histones
Compounds (DNA building
blocks) containing a sugar
(deoxyribose) part, a
phosphate part and a nitrogen
containing base that varies.
A substance within a
chromosome consisting of
DNA
Tiny thread-like structures
inside the nucleus of a cell that
contain the DNA that carries
genetic information.
Nucleotides
Molecules, such as enzymes,
haemoglobin and antibodies
made up of amino acids.
Amino Acids
Ball like structure that DNA is
wrapped around tightly.
Chromosomes
Gene
RNA
An organic compound that
forms the building blocks of
DNA.
4 molecule that allows for the
variation in DNA. (A-T, G-C)
Segment of a DNA molecule
with a coded set of
instructions in its base
sequence for a specific protein
product; when expressed, may
determine the characteristics
of an organism.
A type of nucleic acid that
contains ribose sugar.
Genome
Change to DNA sequence
The complete set of genes
present in a cell or organism.
Mutation