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Genetics

Meiosis – Genetic Variation

April 28, 2021 thescienceandmathszone Leave a comment

During meiosis 4 haploid cells are produced, all of which are genetically different. Two process occur during meiosis that help…

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Posted in: Biology, Genetics Filed under: chromosomes, crossing over, gametes, genes, genetic variation, independent assortment, meiosis

Chromosomes

April 1, 2021 thescienceandmathszone Leave a comment

Chromatin The DNA of a cell forms a complex with proteins called chromatin. The DNA wraps itself around the proteins…

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Posted in: Biology, Genetics Filed under: cell division, Cells, chromatid, chromatin, chromosome, chromosomes, homologous, mitosis

Protein Synthesis

January 13, 2021 thescienceandmathszone Leave a comment

Protein synthesis can be broken down into two main steps, transcription and translation. Transcription Transcription is the process by which…

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Posted in: Biology, Genetics Filed under: anticodon, codon, DNA, mRNA, protein synthesis, ribosome

DNA Replication

January 3, 2021 thescienceandmathszone Leave a comment

In order to replicate a cell must create a fully copy of its DNA for the new cell. The replication…

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Posted in: Biology, Genetics Filed under: biology, DNA, DNA Replication, Experiment, Melson and Stahl, Mononucleotide

The Structure of DNA and RNA

January 2, 2021 thescienceandmathszone Leave a comment

DNA – Deoxyribonucleic Acid Mononucleotides The structure of DNA is made up of many single units called mononucleotides. Mononucleotides have…

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Posted in: Biology, Genetics Filed under: biology, condensation reaction, DNA, hydrogen bonds, RNA
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