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Replication Millerpy
DNA Replication
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nucleotide | Building block of DNA |
| Daughter Strand | New DNA that is formed. |
| Parent Strand | Original strand of DNA |
| Mutation | Any change in DNA. |
| Chromosome | Compacted DNA. |
| Nucleus | Organelle where DNA Replication takes place. |
| Gene | Segments of DNA that code for Proteins. |
| Enzyme | Proteins that speeds up or slows down chemical reactions. |
| Deoxyribose | Sugar found in DNA. |
| Bases | AT, CG |
| Complimentary | A matching pair. |
| Addition | Type of mutation where a nucleotide is added. |
| Deletion | Type of mutation where a nucleotide is removed. |
| Rearrangement | Type of mutation where two nucleotides are switched. |
| Variation | Different sequences of DNA. |
| Double Helix | Shape of DNA |
| Blueprint | Set of directions used to create products. |
| Replicate | To make an exact copy. |
| Nucleic Acid | Organic molecule of which DNA is a polymer. |
| Polymer | Large Molecule |
| Monomer | Small molecule or building block. |
| Amino Acid | Building block of proteins. |
| Glucose | Building block of Carbohydrates. |
| Carbohydrates | Organic Molecule group that contains sugars. |
| 46 | Number of Chromosomes in a human body cell. |
| DNA Replication | Process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself. |
| Autotroph | Organisms that make their own food. |
| Chloroplast | Organelle where photosynthesis takes place. |
| Mitochondria | organelle where Cellular Respiration takes place. |
| Diffusion | Movement of molecules from a high concentration to a low concentration without using ATP. |
| Active Transport | Movement of molecules from a low concentration to a high concentration using ATP. |
| Equillibrium | When molecules moving into the cell have the same number as the molecules moving out of the cell. |
| Osmosis | Diffusion of water. |
| Cell Membrane | Organelle that is composed of a phospholipid bilayer. |
| Hydrophobic | Water fearing. |
| Hydrophilic | Water loving. |
| Organelles | Smallest structures that can carry out functions necessary to sustain life. |