DNA AND GENOME

What is the structure of DNA

a polymer made up of two strands, forms double helix

Where are DNA contained

in chromosomes

What are DNA

a chemical that forms genetic material

What is a gene

a small section of DNA on a chromosome

What does each gene do

codes a particular sequence of amino acids to make a specific protein

What is a genome

the entire genetic material of an organism

Why is it important the genome is fully understood

it enables us to search for genes linked to different types of disease, understand inherited disorders and their treatment and trace human migration patterns from the past