Unit 7: Molecular Genetics Flashcards
1
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The three-base sequence of nucleotides in mRNA
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codon
2
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DNA to RNA
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transcription
3
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Process by which mRNA is decoded and a protein is produced
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translation
4
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The form of RNA which is created as a blueprint from DNA; carries instructions for making a protein
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messenger RNA (mRNA)
5
Q
A rare change in the DNA of a gene, ultimately creating genetic diversity.
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mutation
6
Q
type of RNA molecule that transfers amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis
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Transfer RNA (tRNA)
7
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ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
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type of RNA that combines with proteins to form ribosomes
