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Molecular Genetics

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show Process in which chromosomal DNA is copied before mitosis or meiosis.  
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show Shape of DNA molecule formed when two twisted DNA strands are coiled into a springlike structure and held together by hydrogen bonds between the bases.  
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Nitrogen Base   show
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Codon   show
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mRNA   show
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show RNA that makes up the ribosomes; clamps onto mRNA and uses its information to assemble amino acids in the correct order.  
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Transcription   show
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show RNA that transports amino acids to the ribosomes to be assembled into proteins.  
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Translation   show
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show Mutation that occurs at the chromosome level resulting in changes in the gene distribution to gametes during meiosis; caused when parts of the chromosome start to break off or rejoin incorrectly  
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show Mutation that occurs when a single base is added or deleted from DNA; causes a shift in the reading of codons by one base.  
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show Any agent that can cause a change in DNA; includes high-energy radiation, chemicals, or high temperatures.  
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Mutation   show
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show Mutation in DNA sequence; occurs from a change in a single base pair.  
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Clone   show
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show In recombination DNA technology, the rejoining of DNA fragments by vectors and other enzymes.  
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Genetic Engineering   show
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show Mutation that occurs when a single  
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