Chapter 6; 5 Words Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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DNA
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DeoxyriboNucleic Acid, a molecule that is present in all living cells and that contains the information that determines the traits that a living thing inherits and needs to live
2
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Nucleotides
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In a nucleic-acid chain, a subunit that consists of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base
3
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RNA
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RiboNucleic Acid, a molecule that is present in all living cells and that plays a role in protein production
4
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Ribosome
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A cell organelle composed of RNA and protein; the site of protein synthesis
5
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Mutation
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A change in nucleotide-base sequence of a gene or DNA molecule
