| A | B |
| Chromatin | Combo of DNA and proteins, visible as loosely arranged mass in the nucleus of an appropriatly stained eukaryotic cell during interphase |
| Bactinophage | A virus that parasitize bactiria by taking over a bactirums metobolic machinary |
| Complementary base pairing | bases paired with other bases one single ring and one double ring |
| Chromosome | threadlike stucture in the nucleus of a eukaryothic cell consisting of DNA and proteins and carrying genetic info |
| Bactinal Transformation | the transfer of genetic info from one bactirium to another |
| Gene | a lenght of DNA that functions as a unit |
| Genetic Information | units governing inherited characteristics (hair color, blood type) |
| Gene Expression | the whole process where by genes direct the productoin of proteins - which affects the whole organism |
| Mutation | inheritable change in the genetic material (DNA) |
| Mutagen | agents (e.x. chemicals) that cause mutation |
| Histone | type of protein with an alkaline pH, characteristic of eukaryotic chromosomes and playing a role in the packing of DNA and regulation of transcription |
| Template | A pattern or mold |
| Genome | all the genetic material contained by an individual |
| Double helix | two strands wound around each other, the DNA molecule is reffered to as this |