Term

The Double Helix

Definition

For information transfer in living material, specific pairing we have postulated immediately suggests a possible copying mechanism for the genetic material The continuity of life is based on heritable information (in the form of DNA). The combination of unity and diversity can only be understood in light of evolutionary processes

Term

Molecular Biology

Definition

our understanding of: • the origins of living organisms • human evolution • variations in human behaviour • the causes of human diseases and mental health disorders

Term

Chromatin

Definition

combination of DNA and proteins that make up the contents of the nucleus of a cell. Chromatin condenses into chromosomes