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Asexual Reproduction Explained

The document explains the structure and function of DNA, highlighting that it is a double helix made of nucleotides with specific base pairing (A-T and C-G). It also distinguishes between sexual and asexual reproduction, detailing that sexual reproduction involves two gametes while asexual reproduction involves one parent producing genetically identical offspring. Additionally, it emphasizes that genes, located on chromosomes within the nucleus, code for specific proteins.

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Asexual Reproduction Explained

The document explains the structure and function of DNA, highlighting that it is a double helix made of nucleotides with specific base pairing (A-T and C-G). It also distinguishes between sexual and asexual reproduction, detailing that sexual reproduction involves two gametes while asexual reproduction involves one parent producing genetically identical offspring. Additionally, it emphasizes that genes, located on chromosomes within the nucleus, code for specific proteins.

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(b) Inheritance

3.14 understand that the genome is the entire DNA of an


organism and that a gene is a section of a molecule of DNA
that codes for a specific protein
3.15 understand that the nucleus of a cell contains
chromosomes on which genes are Located
3.16B describe a DNA molecule as two strands coiled
to form a double helix, the strands being linked by a
series of paired bases: adenine (A) with thymine
(T), and cytosine (C) with guanine (G)
3.17B understand that an RNA molecule is single
stranded and contains uracil (U)
instead of thymine (T)
Starter: Reproduction review

There are two types of reproduction;

•Sexual: reproduction in which two gametes


• fuse to create a new offspring that is genetically
different to the parents. Two parents are involved.

•Asexual: reproduction without fusion of gametes. It


involves one parent only and produces offspring that are
genetically identical to the parent (clones).
DNA is arranged in a double helix structure, consisting of
two strands of nucleotides, making it a polynucleotide.
The nucleus of every cell
contains DNA.

The DNA is organized in


genes and the genes are
located on
Chromosomes.

The best way to think


about it is like a library….
LIBRARY Nucleus
Chromosome
Books (23 pairs)
Gene
Chapters (makes one protein)
Words Group of 3 letters
DNA letters
Letters (A, C, T, G)
• DNA contain the genetic code.
• This consists of the 4 bases A C T G
• The code can be translated into amino acids.
• Amino Acids are linked together to make proteins.
(3 bases codes for 1 amino acid)
ONE Gene codes for ONE specific protein
DNA consists of
strands of
nucleotides

Each nucleotide contains:

•A sugar molecule
•A phosphate group
•Four complimentary bases:

Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C) Guanine(G)


Complimentary base pairing

The Strands are


connected by a
hydrogen bond
between the
BASE PAIRS

•Adenine (A)
•Thymine (T)
•Cytosine (C)
•Guanine (G)

The bases only match:


A-T
C-G

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