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bio vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| nucleic acid | molecules that store genetic information |
| nucleotide | Building block of DNA and RNa |
| Chromosome | tightly packed DNA found in cells |
| RNa primer | Short RNA piece starting DNA replication |
| Gene | Dnan section that codes proteins |
| Okazaki fragments | Short Dna pieces on a lagging strand |
| differentiation | cells becoming specialized in function |
| stem cells | undifferentiated cells with many functions |
| Gastrula | early embryo with 3 layers of tissue |
| organogenesis | process of forming body organs |
| Cell cycle | repeating steps cells take to divide |
| sister chromatids | 2 identical halves of chromosomes |
| centromere | center part joining sister chromatids |
| chromatin | loose DNA found in cells nucleus |
| telomere | DNA ends protecting chromosome tips |
| cancer | uncontrolled cell growth and division` |
| metastasize | cancer spreading to other body parts |
| carcinogens | substances that cause cancer |
| Malignant | harmful tumor that spreads in body. |