DNA & The Genome
The genetic material in the nucleus of a cell is composed of a chemical called DNA, which forms structures called chromosomes.
Can you define a genome?
What is DNA & The Genome?
"A genome is the entire genetic material of an organism, consisting of DNA packed into chromosomes within the nucleus."
What is meant by the genome of an organism?
A mutation changes the order of bases in a gene. What may happen next?
Where are genes found?
Where are genes found?
General Features of DNA
DNA is a polymer made up of two strands forming a double helix. A gene is a small section of DNA.
The genome of an organism is the entire genetic material of that organism.
Knowing the human genome helps us search for genes linked to diseases and understand human migration patterns.
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