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TERMS 8.3 + 8.4
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Replication | Process by which DNA is copied |
| DNA Polymerase | Enzyme that makes bonds between nucleotides, forming an identical strand of DNA during replication |
| Central Dogma | Theory that states that, in cells, information only flows from DNA to RNA to proteins |
| RNA | Nucleic acid molecule that allows for the transmission of genetic information and protein synthesis |
| Transcription | Process of copying a nucleotide sequence of DNA to form a complementary strand of mRNA |
| RNA Polymerase | Enzyme that catalyzes the synthesis of a complementary strand of RNA from a DNA template |
| Messenger RNA (mRNA) | Form of RNA that carries genetic information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm, where it serves as a template for protein synthesis |
| Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) | RNA that is in the ribosome and guides the translation of mRNA into a protein; also used as a molecular clock |
| Transfer RNA (tRNA) | Form of RNA that brings amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis |