Unit 7 “DNA & RNA” 10 Words
Nucleotide A subunit of nucleic acid formed from a simple sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base
Genetic material composed of nucleic acids DNA Genetic material composed of nucleic acids
mRNA Type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA in the nucleus to direct protein synthesis in the cytoplasm
Type of RNA that transports amino acids to the ribosomes tRNA Type of RNA that transports amino acids to the ribosomes
DNA Replication Process by making a strand that is complementary to each original strand
Process in which mRNA is synthesized from the template DNA Transcription Process in which mRNA is synthesized from the template DNA
Translation Process in which mRNA attaches to the ribosome and a protein is assembled
Mutation Permanent change in a cell’s DNA, ranging from changes in a single base pair to deletions of large sections of chromosomes
Cloning Process in which large numbers of identical recombinant DNA molecules are produced
DNA Fingerprinting Separating an individual’s unique sequence of DNA fragments to observe distinct banding patterns; can be used by forensic scientists to identify suspects and determine paternity
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