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AP Bio: Unit 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DNA | The molecule that stores genetic information; made of nucleotides in a double helix. |
| RNA | A single-stranded nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis and gene regulation. |
| Transcription | The process of making an RNA copy from a DNA template. |
| Translation | The process of using mRNA to assemble amino acids into a protein. |
| Codon | A sequence of three RNA bases that codes for a specific amino acid. |
| mRNA (messenger RNA) | Carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis. |
| tRNA (transfer RNA) | Brings amino acids to the ribosome during translation. |
| rRNA (ribosomal RNA) | Forms part of the ribosome and helps assemble proteins. |
| Operon | A group of genes regulated together in prokaryotes. |
| Promoter | A DNA region where RNA polymerase binds to start transcription. |