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Biology Vocab 2/3
Biology vocabulary quiz of 2/3 in Mrs. Emerson's class.
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Biology
9th Grade
02/03/2014

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Chromatin
Definition
DNA and protein.
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Histones
Definition
Basic proteins with DNA wrapped around them.
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DNA Polymerase
Definition
An enzyme which adds nucleotides to DNA.
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Transcription
Definition
The transfer of genetic information from DNA into an mRNA molecule.
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Translation
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The transfer of information in mRNA to protein.
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Promoters
Definition
A nucleotide sequence which sends a 'start transcribing' signal.
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Introns
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Do not code for proteins. Sections cut out of the mRNA.
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Exons
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The kept DNA used for coding proteins. Sections not cut out of the mRNA.
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