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Biology Vocab 2/14
Biology vocabulary quiz of 2/13 in Mrs. Emerson's class.
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Biology
9th Grade
02/11/2014
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Term
DNA
 Definition
Deoxyribonucleic acid.
Term
RNA (3 Types)
 Definition
mRNA:(messenger) The genetic info transcribed from DNA.
tRNA:(transfer) Transfers amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes.
rRNA:(ribosomal) Essential for protein synthesis. The RNA component of ribosomes.
Term
Ribosome
 Definition
Protein and rRNA.
Term
Mutation
 Definition
When DNA is copied incorrectly.
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Transcription
 Definition
Transcribing the message in DNA into mRNA. (occurs in nucleus)
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Translation
 Definition
Taking the message from mRNA and translating it into amino acids on the ribosomes. (occurs in cytoplasm)
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Protein
 Definition
Made up of amino acids.
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