Protein
A Large Biological Molecule Composed Of Chains Of Amino Acids That Fold Into Specific Shapes And Perform Functions Such As Catalysis, Transport, And Structure In The Cell.

Mutation
A Heritable Change In The Nucleotide Sequence Of Dna That Can Alter A Gene Function And Contribute To Evolution Or Disease.

Genome
The Complete Set Of Genetic Material, Including All Genes And Noncoding Sequences, Present In The Dna Of An Organism Or Virus.

Allele
A Different Form Of A Gene That Occupies The Same Position On A Chromosome And Can Result In Variation Of A Heritable Trait.

Gene
A Segment Of Dna On A Chromosome That Contains The Information Needed To Produce A Functional Product Such As A Protein Or Functional Rna Molecule.

Chromosome
A Thread Like Structure Composed Of Dna And Proteins That Carries Genetic Information And Becomes Visible In The Nucleus During Mitosis And Meiosis.

RNA
A Single Stranded Nucleic Acid That Helps Convert The Genetic Information In Dna Into Proteins Through Processes Such As Transcription And Translation.

DNA
A Double Stranded Molecule That Stores Genetic Information In The Form Of A Specific Sequence Of Nucleotides And Is Located Mainly In The Nucleus Of Eukaryotic Cells.

Nucleus
A Membrane Bound Organelle In Eukaryotic Cells That Contains Most Of The Cell Genetic Material In The Form Of Dna.

Cytoplasm
A Jelly Like Substance Inside The Cell That Contains Organelles Such As The Mitochondrion And Ribosome And Is Enclosed By The Cell Membrane.