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type of RNA that transfers amino acids to ribosomes during protein synthesis
tRNA
granular material visible within the nucleus; consists of DNA tightly coiled around proteins
chromatin
type of RNA that makes up the major part of ribosomes
rRNA
copyingprocess by which a cell duplicates its DNA
replication
type of RNA molecule that carries copies of instructions for the assembly of amino acids into proteins from DNA to the rest of the cell
mRNA
RNA contains this kind of sugar
ribose
the 3 main components of an RNA molecule
ribose, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base
where the DNA is located in eukaryotes
nucleus
where DNA is located in prokaryotes
cytoplasm
During transcription, what molecules are produced?
RNA molecules
What is the binding site for RNA polymerase?
Promoter
An agent that causes genetic change is known as a(n)
mutagen
In the genetic code there are how many trinucleotide codons?
64
Ribosomes are made up of ...
eighty proteins and three or four different rRNA molecules
conditiion where an organism has an extra set of chromosomes
Polyploidy
The decoding of an mRNA message into a protein
Translation
Group of three nucleotide bases in mRNA that specify for a particular amino acid to be incorporated into a protein
codon
Long strands of amino acids that make proteins
Polypeptides
The female chromosome pairs are
XX
principle that bonds in DNA can form only between adenine and thymine and between guanine and cytosine
Base pairing
Known as the Father of genetics
Mendel
Two scientists credited for discovering the DNA molecular structure
Watson & Crick
The male chromosome pairs are
XY
process in which cells become specialized for certain structures and function
differentiation
scientist that proved base pairing
Chargoff