DNA
genome
genetic material of organisms. includes genes, noncoding DNA, mitochondrial DNA, chloroplast DNA
gene
have alleles that produce phenotype
nucleic acids
info-carrying molecules of a cell, determines inherited characteristics, 2 types; DNA, RNA
DNA bases
found in DNA, attached to sugar phosphate backone and complete nucleotide
what is DNA and RNA
polymers formed from individual nucleotides (monomers)
where is DNA found?
in the chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell