Gene Technology Flashcards
1
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Genome
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All the genetic information within an organism/cell.
2
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Nucleotide
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The nucleus acid monomer, comprised of pentose sugar, phosphate group and an organic base.
3
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DNA
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Deoxyribonucleic acid. A chemical used for storing genetic information.
4
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Chromosome
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A linear DNA molecule wrapped around histone proteins found in the nucleus.
5
Q
Histone
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Type of protein associated with DNA in eukaryotes. DNA winds around it to form chromatin.
6
Q
Locus
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Specific position on a chromosome, occupied by a specific gene.
7
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Gene
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A length of DNA containing the code for a single polypeptide. Each gene occupies a locus on a chromosome.
8
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Degenerate code
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Most amino acids have more than one triplet code that codes for them.
