Friday 5th September
TODAY WE ARE
LEARNING ABOUT
What is genetic material?
TODAY'S
KEY WORDS ARE
  • G_n_t_c  _nf_rm_t__n
  • B_s_  p__rs
  • G_n_
  • Chr_m_s_m_
  • N_cl__s
  • DN_
  • M_l_c_l_
  • _rg_n_sm
  • D__bl_  h_l_x
  • Pr_t__ns
  • Ch_r_ct_r_st_cs
  • Chr_m_s_m_s
  • G_n_s
  • Ch_r_ct_r_st_c.
  • Memory Anchor:

    YOU WILL SHOW
    YOUR LEARNING BY...
    • Super Challenge:

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    Key Questions:

    1. In order of size, smallest first, what are the 'units' of genetic information?
      • In size order the genetic information is arranged as Base Pairs => Gene => DNA => Chromosome => Nucleus
    2. What is the shape of the DNA Molecule?
      • DNA is a long molecule that contains the genetic information for an organism. DNA is in the form of a double helix of 2 strands, joined through base pairs.
    3. What gives the code to create proteins?
      • The order of the bases gives the code to create proteins/give characteristics.
    4. Compare genes and chromosomes.
      • Long strands of DNA are called chromosomes. Genes are sections of DNA that give instructions for a particular characteristic. Genes can be found at particular locations on the chromosome.