Molecular Genetics Flashcard #2

Molecular Genetics Flashcard #2

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9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Changes in the nucleotide sequence within a gene

Back

Gene Mutations

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Point Mutation(s)

Back

Substitution (One base pair is substituted for another)

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Mutations lead to genetic _________ within populations

Back

variation

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Specific genes are transcribed into mRNA in order to build unique proteins that make a cell specialized. - Unutilized genes are blocked and "turned off".

Back

Gene Expression

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can internal environment influence which genes are expressed or shut off? Hormones: Certain chemical messengers can tell a cell to make necessary proteins, Temperature: Ex. Himalayan Rabbits fur color changes due to warm/cold areas, Nutrition: Nutrients are modified into molecules that regulate gene expression

Back

Hormones: Certain chemical messengers can tell a cell to make necessary proteins

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Modifying biological processes to enhance the quality of human life

Back

Biotechnology

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Changing the DNA within an organism on purpose so certain proteins will be made = desired trait

Back

Genetic Engineering

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