Lesson 1 Vocab
Definition of a chromosome...
Section of a gene, made of proteins and DNA
Definition of Translation...
Process of making a protein from RNA
Definition of adaptation...
Structure or behaviors that help an organism survive in its environment
Definition of competition...
Fighting for the same, limited resources
To get from mRNA to Protein you need to..
Translate
Definition of cell division...
Definition of Transcription...
Process of making mRNA from DNA
Definition of Mimicry...
An organism resembles another animal or object
Definition of evolution...
Process by which organisms change over time
To get from DNA to mRNA you need to...
Transcribe
Definition of replication...
Definition of a codon...
The sequence of three bases which codes for a specific amino acid
Definition of inheritance...
Genes are passed from parent to offspring
Definition of camouflage...
Helps an organism blend in the environment
What are the base pairs that match together?
Adenine and Thymine
Guanine and Cytosine
Definition of phenotype...
Expression of a genotype that is visible to others
Definition of a substitution mutation...
A nitrogen base being replaced by a different nitrogen base
Physical features of an organism (sharp claws, teeth, etc.)
Definition of warning coloration...
distinctive patterns or colors that warn predators of toxins
The type of organism that result from artificial selection are considered....
Domesticated
Definition of mutation..
Permanent change in a DNA sequence
Definition of a gene...
Provides direction for a cell to assemble molecules that express traits
Definition of behavioral adaptation...
Actions in response to external stimuli
Definition of disruptive coloration...
High contrast camouflage that produces confusing patterns
Artificial Selection is also called...
Selective breeding