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Lactose 1
NYS Lactose Vocab List 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lactose | Sugar in milk |
| Lactase | Enzyme that breaks down lactose |
| LCT Gene | Gene that codes for Lactase |
| Gene Regulation | Mechanisms that increase or decrease gene use "translation" |
| Control Regions | Non-coding switches that turn on or off LCT gene |
| ORDER | DNA Seq- RNA Seq - AA Seq - PROTEIN - TRAIT |
| Enzymes | Proteins that breakdown molecules, digest, release energy |
| Small Intestine | Where most nutrients are absorbed into the blood |
| Mutation | Change in DNA "Mistake" |
| Bonds | Energy that holds molecules together, release when broken |