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DNA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) | Genetic material in cells. |
| Nucleotide | A base, a sugar, and a phosphate group making up the building block for DNA |
| Replication | The copying and reproducing of DNA |
| Mutation | Changes in the number, type, or order of bases on a piece of DNA |
| RNA (ribonucleic acid) | A partial copy of a single strand of DNA to a separate molecule |
| Ribosome | Organelle in a cell made of ribosomal RNA and protein. They form amino acids into protein. |
| DNA Shape | Double Helix. Two sides made of alternating sugars and phosphate groups. |