Biology Chapter 28: DNA---Life's Code

Vocabulary
Objectives
28:1  The DNA Molecule
page 586
  • DNA
  • nitrogen base
  • RNA
  • genetic code
  • Describe the structure of DNA.
  • Explain how DNA controls genetic traits.
  • Describe the experiment that proved DNA controls traits.
  • Describe how DNA copies itself and works to make proteins
28:2  The Genetic Message Changes
page 595
  • mutation
  • radiation
  • identical twins
  • fraternal twins
  • breeding
  • recombinant DNA
  • gene therapy
DNA:
  • Describe how mutations occur and what they impact of theat mutation might be.
  • Describe how cloning and breeding produce offspring with desired traits.
  • Explain how recombinant DNA and gene therapy can help humans.