Brain Awareness Week 2012

1. Genetics wordsearch
Allele
One of two or more forms of a gene.
Cells
The basic structure of all organisms. A membrane-
bound structure, containing biological molecules.
Chromosomes
A structure within the cell that carries genetic
information.
Code
A programming pattern found in the DNA
of living organisms.
Diploid
A cell with two sets of chromosomes - 46 in
humans, one set from the father and one set from
the mother.
DNA
A nucleic acid that contains the genetic instructions
used in the development and functioning of all
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Double Helix
Strands of DNA held together by bases to form a Locus
ladder pattern. The position of an allele within the chromosome.
Ethanol Molecules
A simple alcohol. Groups of atoms bonded together. In biology, also
refers to proteins and carbohydrates.
Gene
A length of DNA that codes for a single protein. Membrane
The lipid bilayer surrounding a cell.
Haploid
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A cell with only half the number of chromosomes Protein
(23 in humans) e.g. one set from the mother. A linear polymer built from small amino acids.