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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 DNA | deoxyribonucleic acid; hereditary material that controlsall the activities of a cell, contains the information to make new cells, and provides instrutions for making protein |
| nucleotide | a subunit of DNA consisting of a sugar, a phosphate, and one of four nitrogenous bases |
| adenine | one of the four bases that combine with sugar and phosphate to form a necleotide subunit of DNA; pairs with thymine |
| thymine | one of the four bases that combine with sugar and phosphate to form a nucleotide subunit of DNA; pairs with adenine |
| guanine | one of the four bases that combine with sugar and phosphate to form a nucleotide subunit of DNA; pairs with cytosine |
| cytosine | one of the four bases that combine with sugar and phosphate to form a nucleotide of DNA; pairs with guanine |
| ribosome | a small organelle in cells where proteins are made from amino acids |
| mutation | a change in the order of the bases in an organism's DNA; deletion, insertion, or substitution |
| mutagen | anything that can cause damage or cause changes in DNA |
| pedigree | a diagram of family history used for tracing a trait through several generations |
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