Keywords

Gene - A distinct sequence of nucleotides forming part of a chromosome, the

order of which determines the order of monomers in a polypeptide
Allele - Multiple versions of a single gene. (An individual inherits two alleles for
each gene, one from each parent. If the two alleles are the same, the individual is
homozygous for that gene. If the alleles are different, the individual is heterozygous).
Chromosome - A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the
nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.
Codon - A trinucleotide sequence of DNA or RNA that corresponds to a
specific amino acid.
Gene mutation - A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that composes a
gene.
Point mutation - change within a gene in which one base pair in the DNA
sequence is altered.