Genetics

Genetics is a subfield of biology concerned with the diversity, replication, mutation, and translation of genes.

History of Genetics[edit]

Terms used in genetics[edit]

• DNA - Double stranded helical organic molecule composed of nucleic acids, sugars, and phosphate groups.
• RNA - Single stranded organic molecule composed of nucleic acids, sugars, and phosphate groups.
• chromosome- Condensed DNA and proteins.
• allele- Differences in genotype among individuals for a single gene.
• gene- Regions of DNA that are transcribed to RNA.

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