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Genetics/DNA Vocab
Question | Answer |
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DNA | An organism's genetic material |
Nucleotide | A molecule made of nitrogen base, a sugar (called deoxyribose in DNA) and a phosphate group. |
Replication | The process of copying a DNA molecule to make more |
RNA | A type of nucleic acids that carries the code for making proteins from the nucleus to the cytoplasm |
Transcription | The process of making mRNA from DNA |
Translation | The process of making protein from RNA |
Mutation | A permanent change in the sequence of DNA |