Gene Expression and Cell Division Flashcards
individual proteins that assist RNA polymerase
activators
repressor proteins bind to these DNA sequences
silencers
DNA sequences that assist transcription
enhancers
a large group of proteins that assist in transcription
transcription factors
a type of protein that prevents transcription
repressors
a chromosomal mutation where a segment of chromosome is copied and added
duplication
sex cells (sperm or egg)
gamete
segment of a gene that codes for amino acids
exons
a chromosomal mutation where a segment of chromosome is flipped backwards
inversion
an organism or cell that has an extra chromosome
trisomy
a situation where a gamete has an extra chromosome
nondisjunction
a type of protein that prevents transcription
repressor
a chromosomal mutation where a segment of chromosome is transferred to a non-homologous chromosome
translocation
repressor proteins bind to these DNA sequences
silencers
a chromosomal mutation where a segment of chromosome is lost
deletion
a mutation in a germ cell (gamete) which will be present in every offspring cell
germ mutation
organisms or cells that have one of each type of chromosome
haploid
a segment of a gene that does not code for amino acids
introns
DNA wraps around these clusters of 8 histone proteins
nucleosomes
a large group of proteins that assist in transcription
transcription factors
a set of chromosomes sorted by size
karyotype
sticking together pieces of DNA or RNA through new covalent bonds
splicing
individual proteins that assist RNA polymerase
activators
a mutation in a somatic cell (body cell) which is not inherited
somatic mutation