Chapter6 Vocab Flashcards
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What is nucleotide?
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It consists of a surgar, a phosphate, and a base. They are identical except for the base.
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What is DNA
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Stands for deoxyribonucleic acid. Is the genetic material that determines inherited characteristics.
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What is RNA?
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It can serve as a temporary copy of a DNA sequence.
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What is ribosome?
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Is a cell organelle composed of RNA and protein.
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What is mutations?
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Changes in the number, type or order of bases on a piece of DNA.
