Lecture 4 DNA Flashcards
1
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purpose
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store information on how to make an RNA (which codes for a protein)
2
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active role
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sequences that are genes and are transcribed and code for proteins (via mRNA)
3
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passive role
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regulatory sequences, have “helper” roles for the genes
4
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DNA in bacteria and archea
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a
5
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DNA in the animal cell (Eukarya)
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a
6
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DNA in the plant cell (Eukarya)
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a
7
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structure (base, nucleoside, nucleotide)
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a
8
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direction
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a
9
Q
… charged backbone and … core
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a
10
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DNA denaturation
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a
11
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stabilization of hydrogen bonds
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a
12
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dell division
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a
13
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chromatin packing
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a
14
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nucleosome particle
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a
15
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wrapped/unwrapped nucleosome
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