The vocab below builds a foundation for understanding heredity! Complete the table using your own words and creativity.

Question

Name Illustrate! Explain it in Your Own
Words
What’s its Significance?
(Why does it Matter?)
Real Life
Example
DNA 1. 2. 3. DNA found in
the body cell of
a snake
Chromosome 4. 5. Chromosomes allow the large
amount of DNA to be
compacted. One reason this is
significant is in cell division as
it makes it much easier for
the cells to put these units
into the new cells.
6.
Gene 7. 8. 9. One of many
genes that can
code for a
protein
involved in eye
pigment
Trait 10. 11. 12. 13.
14. For the diagram at right, please label the following words on the diagram.
(A) Deoxyribose (sugar), (B) Phosphate,

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s the completed table using creativity, along with the diagram labeling:

| Name | Illustrate! | Explain it in Your Own Words | What’s its Significance? (Why does it Matter?) | Real Life Example | |---------------|----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | DNA | | DNA is like a blueprint for building and maintaining living things. It carries all the instructions needed to create you! | DNA matters because it contains all the genetic information that determines an organism's traits and characteristics and is essential for heredity. | DNA found in the body cells of a snake | | Chromosome| | Chromosomes are tightly packed structures made of DNA that help organize genetic material. | They are crucial during cell division because they ensure that DNA is accurately distributed to new cells. | Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes in their body cells.| | Gene | | A gene is a segment of DNA that provides the instructions to make a specific protein. | Genes matter because they determine specific traits, such as eye color, and are responsible for inherited characteristics. | One of many genes that can code for a protein involved in eye pigment. | | Trait | | A trait is a specific characteristic of an organism, like eye color or height, that can be influenced by genes. | Traits are significant because they contribute to the diversity of living organisms and help in understanding evolution and natural selection. | Having brown hair or blue eyes. |

Diagram Labeling:

1. (A) Deoxyribose (sugar): Label the sugar part of the DNA strand.
2. (B) Phosphate: Label the phosphate group in the DNA backbone.

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