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Vocab Module 7
Module 7 Vocab Exploring Creation with Biology
Question | Answer |
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Genetics | The science that studies how characteristics get passed from parent to offspring |
Genetic factors | The general guideline of traits determined by a person's DNA |
Environmental factors | Those "nonbiological" factors that are involved in a person's surroundings such as the nature of the person's parents, friends, and behavioral choices |
Spiritual factors | The factors in a person's life that are determined by the quality of his or her relationship with God |
Gene | Section of DNA that codes for the production of a protein or a portion of protein, causing a trait |
Messenger RNA | RNA that performs transcription |
Anticodon | A three-nucleotide base sequence on tRNA |
Codon | Sequence of three nucleotide bases on mRNA that refers to a specific type of amino acid |
Chromosome | DNA coiled around and supported by proteins, found in the nucleus of the cell |
Mitosis | Process of asexual reproduction in eukaryotic cells |
Interphase | Time interval between cellular reproduction |
Centromere | Region that joins two sister chromatids |
Mother cell | A cell ready to begin reproduction, containing duplicated DNA and centrioles |
Karyotype | Figure produced when the chromosomes of a species during metaphase are arranged according to their homologous pairs |
Diploid cell | A cell with chromosomes that come in homologous pairs |
Haploid cell | A cell that has only one representative of each chromosome pair |
Meiosis | Process by which a diploid(2n) cell forms gametes(n) |
Gametes | Haploid cells(n) produced by diploid cells(2n) for the purpose of sexual reproduction |
Virus | Non-cellular infectious agent that has two characteristics: Genetic material inside a protective protein coat; Cannot reproduce on its own |
Antibodies | Specialized proteins that aid in destroying infectious agents |
Vaccine | Weakened or inactive version of a pathogen that stimulates the body's production of antibodies which can aid in destroying the pathogen |