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Details Title: Chapter 2 Mutations Description: Proteins, Chromosomes Total Flash Cards: 21 Created: 12/19/2004 13:55:33	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term Chromosomes Definition Rod-shaped figures Term Proteins Definition All organisms are primaly made up of this. This determines the size,shape, and other physical characteristics of an organism. Term Mutations Definition sudden change in a gene or chromosome Term Amino Acids Definition Building Blocks of Proteins Term Protein Synthesis Definition The production of proteins is called Term DNA Definition Deoxyribonucleic acid; involved in replication.Stores and passes on genetic info from one generation to the next Term Sickle Cell Anemia Definition One mutation in a gene causes serious human blood disease. Term Meiosis Definition Process of cell division in which sex cells are produced Term Chromosomes Definition Found in the nucleus Term DNA Definition structure looks like a spiral staircase with rungs. The 4 nitrogen bases are thymine,cytosine,guanine, and adenine. Term RNA Definition Ribonucleic Acid;A genetic messanger Term Cytosine Definition Found in DNA; One of the Four Nitrogen Bases; Rrepresented with a C Term Thymine Definition Found in DNA; One of the Four Nitrogen Bases; Rrepresented with a T Term Replication Definition The process in which DNA molecules form exact duplicates Term Mutagens Definition Factors such as radiation and certain chemicals, that cause mutations Term DNA Definition The molecule is the basic substance of heredity Term Sickle Cell Anemia Definition Results in red blood cells that are shaped like a cresent moon Term Sickle Cell Anemia Definition Have difficulty obtaining enough oxygen because the sickle-shaped blod cells cannot carry enough of this vital gas to all the cells in the body. Term Sickle Cell Anemia Definition Causes severe pain, because the ______-shaped cells may clump together and clog tiny blood vessels,could cause death. Term RNA Definition Only has one side of the ladder, Contains a different sugar molecule, and has Uracil instead of Thymine