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DNA, RNA and Proteins

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a group of three bases on a tRNA molecule that is complementary to three bases on an mRNA codon

A Group Of Three Bases On A TRNA Molecule That Is Complementary To Three Bases On An MRNA Codon.

Anticodon

Anticodon Simple Definition

states that in DNA, guanine bonds with cytosine and adenine bonds with thymine

States That In DNA, Guanine Bonds With Cytosine And Adenine Bonds With Thymine.

Base Pairing Rule

Base Pairing Rule Simple Definition

the change in the structure of a cell for a specialized function

The Change In The Structure Of A Cell For A Specialized Function.

Cell Differentiation

Cell Differentiation Simple Definition

a set of three bases in DNA or RNA, it codes for a single amino acid

A Set Of Three Bases In DNA Or RNA, It Codes For A Single Amino Acid.

Codon

Codon Simple Definition

deoxyribonucleic acid or ‘DNA’, carries an organism's genetic information

Deoxyribonucleic Acid Or ‘DNA’, Carries An Organism's Genetic Information.

DNA

DNA Simple Definition

an enzyme involved in DNA formation, it creates bonds between nucleotides

An Enzyme Involved In DNA Formation, It Creates Bonds Between Nucleotides.

DNA Polymerase

DNA Polymerase Simple Definition

the twisted ladder shape of a DNA molecule

The Twisted Ladder Shape Of A DNA Molecule.

Double Helix

Double Helix Simple Definition

a DNA sequence that codes part of the final mRNA

A DNA Sequence That Codes Part Of The Final MRNA.

Exon

Exon Simple Definition

a mutation that adds or deletes a base, and shifts the DNA sequence

A Mutation That Adds Or Deletes A Base, And Shifts The DNA Sequence.

Frameshift Mutation

Frameshift Mutation Simple Definition

the part of a chromosome that contains the DNA for a specific trait

The Part Of A Chromosome That Contains The DNA For A Specific Trait.

Gene

Gene Simple Definition

the protein around which DNA wraps

The Protein Around Which DNA Wraps.

Histone

Histone Simple Definition

a DNA sequence that does not code for any amino acid

A DNA Sequence That Does Not Code For Any Amino Acid.

Intron

Intron Simple Definition

RNA that transfers information from DNA in the nucleus to the cytoplasm, to make proteins

RNA That Transfers Information From DNA In The Nucleus To The Cytoplasm, To Make Proteins.

Messenger RNA

Messenger RNA Simple Definition

an agent that can cause DNA mutations, like radioactivity

An Agent That Can Cause DNA Mutations, Like Radioactivity.

Mutagen

Mutagen Simple Definition

a change in a cell’s DNA

A Change In A Cell’s DNA.

Mutation

Mutation Simple Definition

a nucleic acid sub unit that consists of a sugar, phosphate, and a nitrogenous base

A Nucleic Acid Sub Unit That Consists Of A Sugar, Phosphate, And A Nitrogenous Base.

Nucleotide

Nucleotide Simple Definition

a section of DNA that contains the code to begin and regulate transcription, and build a protein

A Section Of DNA That Contains The Code To Begin And Regulate Transcription, And Build A Protein.

Operon

Operon Simple Definition

a gene mutation caused by a change in a single DNA base pair

A Gene Mutation Caused By A Change In A Single DNA Base Pair.

Point Mutation

Point Mutation Simple Definition

a condition where an organism has extra sets of chromosomes

A Condition Where An Organism Has Extra Sets Of Chromosomes.

Polyploidy

Polyploidy Simple Definition

a region of DNA which tells an enzyme where to bind, to make RNA

A Region Of DNA Which Tells An Enzyme Where To Bind, To Make RNA.

Promoter

Promoter Simple Definition

the process of copying DNA before cell division

The Process Of Copying DNA Before Cell Division.

Replication

Replication Simple Definition

the RNA that combines with proteins to form ribosomes

The RNA That Combines With Proteins To Form Ribosomes.

Ribosomal RNA

Ribosomal RNA Simple Definition

ribonucleic acid or RNA, a molecule that aids in protein synthesis

Ribonucleic Acid Or RNA, A Molecule That Aids In Protein Synthesis.

RNA

RNA Simple Definition

an enzyme that forms a strand of RNA using a DNA template

An Enzyme That Forms A Strand Of RNA Using A DNA Template.

RNA Polymerase

RNA Polymerase Simple Definition

the process by which RNA is created using a strand of DNA as a template

The Process By Which RNA Is Created Using A Strand Of DNA As A Template.

Transcription

Transcription Simple Definition

RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosomes during protein synthesis

RNA That Carries Amino acids To The Ribosomes during Protein Synthesis.

Transfer RNA

Transfer RNA Simple Definition

the process by which mRNA is decoded into the amino acid sequence of a protein

The Process By Which MRNA Is Decoded Into The Amino Acid Sequence Of A Protein.

Translation

Translation Simple Definition

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