biology DNA definitions Flashcards
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Gene:
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A section of DNA that codes for a specific protein.
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Chromosome:
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A coiled collection of DNA. Found in the nucleus.
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DNA:
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A nucleic acid which contains an important code for making proteins.
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RNA:
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A nucleic acid which copies and delivers the code of DNA to ribosomes.
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mRNA:
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messenger RNA copies the code of DNA and travels to the ribosome.
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tRNA:
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Transfer RNA brings the amino acid to the ribosome and connects with the matching Condon.
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Amino Acid:
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The building block of protein.
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Protein:
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A macromolecule that performs important functions based on its structure.
9
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Nucleotide:
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The coding molecule of DNA
