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3 unit vocab
unit 3 vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cloning | Producing an organism with DNA identical to the original. |
| DNA fingerprint | A method of identification using everyone's unique DNA. |
| Deoxyribose | The 5 carbon sugar in DNA. |
| Genome | The complete genetic material contained in an individual or species. |
| RNA | The molecule that helps carry out DNA's instruction for protein synthesis. |
| Mutation | Any change in the DNA of an organism. |
| Nitrogen Base | The "steps" of the DNA ladder which include A,T,C,G |
| Nucleotide | Building block of DNA that consists of a sugar, Phosphate and Nitrogen Base. |
| Protein Synthesis | Assembling Amino Acids into Proteins |
| Ribose | The 5 carbon sugar in RNA |
| Stem Cells | Cells that divide over and over; can grow into any type of cell |
| DNA replication | The process of copying the DNA before cell division. |
| Gene | A segment of DNA that codes for a specific Protein. |
| Forensic | The branch of science that is used to solve crimes. |
| Ribosome | Organelle where proteins are made |