Genes and Proteins
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yoitsmeg12 on January 17, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 DNA | Nucleid acid that carries genetic information in cells and consist of two complementary chains of nucleotides wound in a double helix. |
| RNA | Group of single-stranded nucletic acids, including mRNA (messenger RNA) that is necessary for transcription and translation. |
| Codon | Three adjacent nucleotides in DNA or mRNA that code for a specific amino acid. |
| Mutation | A change in the DNA sequence of a gene. |
| Protein | A large molecule consisting of one or more chains of amino acid. |
| Amino Acid | Building blocks of protein molecules. |
| Mitosis | Nuclear divison characterized by chromosomes replication and formation of two identical daughter nuclei. |
| Chromosomes | Structures of DNA and proteins in the nucleus of cells, where genes are located. |
| Interphase | A process where the chromosomes are duplicated. |
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