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Science Study Notes (Genes and Chromosomes, Genotype and Phenotype)
Science Study Notes (Genes and Chromosomes, Genotype and Phenotype)
Grade 9
Topic : Genes and Chromosomes
Chromatin ---
- Is a complex of eukaryotic DNA proteins
Genes ---
- Are segments of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) contained in
threadlike chromosomes.
- It is used to determine the traits that an individual inherits.
Levels of chromatin organization :
-In order-
1. Condensed Chromosome
2. Condensed Chromatin
3. Extended Chromatin
4. Spiral Nucleome Fiber
5. Nucleomes
Homozygous – 2 copies of the genes coding for the trait are the
same.
Alleles ---
AA – Dominant Allele
Aa – Recessive Allele