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Science test 2/3 DNA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| DNA | A chemical that contains information that an organism needs to grow and function |
| Structure of DNA | "double helix" or "twisted ladder" |
| deoxyribose | sugar that makes up sides of structure |
| nitrogen bases (C,G, A, T) | make up rungs of structure |
| DNA duplication | unwinds, unzips, special enzymes form new sides |
| genes | sections of DNA on chromosome which contain instructions for specific proteins |
| RNA | carries code for proteins from nucleus to ribosomes in cytoplasm |
| Messenger RNA | carries code for order of bonding of amino acids |
| Transfer RNA | brings amino acids to the ribosomes to build proteins |
| Ribosomal RNA | makes up ribosomes |
| mutation | any permanent change in the DNA sequence of a cell's gene or chromosome |