structure of genome Flashcards
1
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genome
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an organisms entire hedetiry info encoded in DNA
- made up of genes and other non coding sequences of DNA
2
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genes
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the coding sequences in DNA responsible for proteins produced
- genome made up of these genes which code for proteins and other DNA sequences
3
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role of non coding sequences (intron)
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the regulation of transcription or transcription of untranslated RNA
4
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transcription
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using one DNA template strand, RNA polymerase joins complementary bases to one another to form mRNA strand
5
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activators
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transcription factors which help start transcription
6
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repressors
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stop transcription
