Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
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DNA
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Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that is present in all living cells and that contain the information and that determines the traits that a living thing inherits and needs to live.
2
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Nucleotide
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Consist of sugar, a phosphate, and a base.
3
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RNA
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A molecule that is present in all living cells and that plays a role in protein production.
4
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Ribosome
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A cell organelle that is composed of RNA and protein.
5
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Mutation
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A change in the nucleotide-base sequence of a gene or DNA molecule.
