Topic 1.3 - Cell Division

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Chromosome
Thread-like structure that carries the genetic information, found in the nucleus of a cell
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Gene
A short section of DNA that carries genetic information. Each gene codes for a specific combination of amino acids
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Allele
A version of a particular gene
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DNA
Deoxyribonucleic acid. It is the material of inheritance, it has a double helix shape and contains 4 compounds known as Bases.
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Haploid
A singular set of chromosomes- i.e. in gametes
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Diploid
Two sets of chromosomes
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A short section of DNA that carries genetic information. Each gene codes for a specific combination of amino acids

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A version of a particular gene

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Deoxyribonucleic acid. It is the material of inheritance, it has a double helix shape and contains 4 compounds known as Bases.

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A singular set of chromosomes- i.e. in gametes

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