Question | Answer |
Nucleotide | Building block of DNA |
Daughter Strand | New DNA that is formed. |
Parent Strand | Original strand of DNA |
Mutation | Any change in DNA. |
Chromosome | Compacted DNA. |
Nucleus | Organelle where DNA Replication takes place. |
Gene | Segments of DNA that code for Proteins. |
Enzyme | Proteins that speeds up or slows down chemical reactions. |
Deoxyribose | Sugar found in DNA. |
Bases | AT, CG |
Complimentary | A matching pair. |
Addition | Type of mutation where a nucleotide is added. |
Deletion | Type of mutation where a nucleotide is removed. |
Rearrangement | Type of mutation where two nucleotides are switched. |
Variation | Different sequences of DNA. |
Double Helix | Shape of DNA |
Blueprint | Set of directions used to create products. |
Replicate | To make an exact copy. |
Nucleic Acid | Organic molecule of which DNA is a polymer. |
Polymer | Large Molecule |
Monomer | Small molecule or building block. |
Amino Acid | Building block of proteins. |
Glucose | Building block of Carbohydrates. |
Carbohydrates | Organic Molecule group that contains sugars. |
46 | Number of Chromosomes in a human body cell. |
DNA Replication | Process in which DNA makes an exact copy of itself. |
Autotroph | Organisms that make their own food. |
Chloroplast | Organelle where photosynthesis takes place. |
Mitochondria | organelle where Cellular Respiration takes place. |
Diffusion | Movement of molecules from a high concentration to a low concentration without using ATP. |
Active Transport | Movement of molecules from a low concentration to a high concentration using ATP. |
Equillibrium | When molecules moving into the cell have the same number as the molecules moving out of the cell. |
Osmosis | Diffusion of water. |
Cell Membrane | Organelle that is composed of a phospholipid bilayer. |
Hydrophobic | Water fearing. |
Hydrophilic | Water loving. |
Organelles | Smallest structures that can carry out functions necessary to sustain life. |