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Chapter 12
DNA and Protein Synthesis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| translation | tRNA decodes mRNA into polypeptide |
| deletion | Mutation that removes nitrogen base/s |
| insertion | Mutation that adds nitrogen base/s |
| protein | Varies in number and sequence of amino acids |
| substitution | One nitrogen base replaces another |
| nucleotide | Nucleic acid building blocks |
| tRNA | Delivers amino acids to ribosome |
| mutation | Change in DNA |
| mRNA | Carries message to make protein |
| codon | mRNA triplet |
| transcription | mRNA receives message to build protein |
| deoxyribose | Sugar in DNA |
| DNA | Genetic blueprint for life processes |
| anticodon | tRNA triplet to mRNA |
| amino acids | Protein building blocks |
| ribosome | Location of translation |