Unit 6 Basic Vocab & Review

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Nucleic Acid molecule:

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DNA

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Define mRNA

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Nucleic acid from DNA that leaves the nucleus to deliver protein-making instructions to the ribosome.

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Define mutation

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Change in a DNA sequence during replication

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Define gene

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Segment of DNA coding for a specific trait (protein).

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Enzyme that cuts DNA at specific sites

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Restriction enzyme

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Plasmid

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Circular DNA in bacteria.

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Genome

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a map of person’s entire DNA bases

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Transgenic organism

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Organism with modified DNA; also known as GMO.

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Cell differentiation: When a cell activates and produces different proteins.

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When a cell turns on and makes different proteins.

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Gene Therapy is the transplantation of normal genes into cells to correct genetic disorders.

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Transplantation of normal genes into cells to correct genetic disorders.