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A change in a gene or chromosome.

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A change in a gene or chromosome.

hereditary unit on a chromosome that determines traits and controls protein production; made in DNA

threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes

deoxyribonucleic acid; carries the genetic code for cell growth and reproduction

provides structure and support for cells; works as enzymes and regulates the body's tissues and organs

Copying process by which a cell duplicates its DNA

when a cell makes a copy of RNA from DNA

when protein is made from RNA

gene expression

the ability of cells to turn genes on and off

genetic disorder

conditions caused by mutation that occur in genes

protein synthesisForming proteins based on information in DNA and carried out by RNA

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