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Difficulty: EasyGenetics and Heredity

Match each genetic term with its correct biological description.

  • GeneA specific segment of DNA that contains instructions for producing a particular protein
  • DNAThe double-stranded nucleic acid molecule that stores an organism's complete genetic blueprint
  • RNAThe single-stranded nucleic acid molecule that delivers genetic instructions to ribosomes for protein synthesis
  • MutationA permanent alteration in the nucleotide base sequence of an organism's genetic material

Answer

Gene pairs with 'A specific segment of DNA that contains instructions for producing a particular protein', DNA pairs with 'The double-stranded nucleic acid molecule that stores an organism's complete genetic blueprint', RNA pairs with 'The single-stranded nucleic acid molecule that delivers genetic instructions to ribosomes for protein synthesis', and Mutation pairs with 'A permanent alteration in the nucleotide base sequence of an organism's genetic material'.
Each genetic concept matches its fundamental biological definition: DNA is the double-stranded master code, a gene is a specific protein-coding segment of DNA, RNA is the single-stranded messenger for protein synthesis, and a mutation is a permanent change in the nucleotide sequence.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary storage molecule of hereditary instructions.
DNA is matched with the double-stranded nucleic acid containing the complete genetic blueprint.
Deoxyribonucleic acid serves as the primary master repository of genetic information in living cells.
2
Identify the individual unit of heredity that codes for proteins.
Gene is matched with the specific DNA segment carrying instructions to produce a protein.
Genes are specific sequences of nucleotides within a larger DNA molecule.
3
Identify the molecule responsible for transmitting instructions to ribosomes.
RNA is matched with the single-stranded nucleic acid that delivers genetic instructions for protein synthesis.
RNA transcribes instructions from DNA and aids in translation at the ribosome.
4
Identify the term for changes occurring in the genetic code.
Mutation is matched with a permanent alteration in the nucleotide base sequence.
Any insertion, deletion, or substitution in the DNA sequence constitutes a genetic mutation.

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Molecular Basis of Heredity and Nucleic Acids
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Genetics and Heredity

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