Inheritance, Chromosomes & Genes

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  • Created by: Lucy S
  • Created on: 28-04-13 11:24
Inheritance
The transfer of genetic information from generation to generation.
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Chromosome
A thread of DNA made up of genes.
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Gene
A length of DNA that codes for a protein.
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Diploid
2 sets of chromosomes - 1 set inherited from mother & other set inherited from father.
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Haploid
1 set of unpaired chromosomes. (e.g. sperm & egg).
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Card 2

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A thread of DNA made up of genes.

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Chromosome

Card 3

Front

A length of DNA that codes for a protein.

Back

Preview of the back of card 3

Card 4

Front

2 sets of chromosomes - 1 set inherited from mother & other set inherited from father.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

1 set of unpaired chromosomes. (e.g. sperm & egg).

Back

Preview of the back of card 5

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