1. Unit 7 “DNA & RNA”
10 Words

2. Nucleotide
A subunit of nucleic acid formed from a simple sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base

3. Genetic material composed of nucleic acids
DNA
Genetic material composed of nucleic acids

4. mRNA
Type of RNA that carries genetic information from DNA in the nucleus to direct protein synthesis in the cytoplasm

5. Type of RNA that transports amino acids to the ribosomes
tRNA
Type of RNA that transports amino acids to the ribosomes

6. DNA Replication
Process by making a strand that is complementary to each original strand

7. Process in which mRNA is synthesized from the template DNA
Transcription
Process in which mRNA is synthesized from the template DNA

8. Translation
Process in which mRNA attaches to the ribosome and a protein is assembled

9. Mutation
Permanent change in a cell’s DNA, ranging from changes in a single base pair to deletions of large sections of chromosomes

10. Cloning
Process in which large numbers of identical recombinant DNA molecules are produced

11. 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

12. The End