F215 UNIT 2 MODULE 1: CELLULAR CONTROL KEY TERMS

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The entire DNA sequence of an organism.

Genome

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A polymer consisting of a chain of amino acids joined by peptide bonds.

Polypeptide

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A length of DNA that codes for polypeptides.

Gene

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The creation of a single-stranded mRNA copy of the DNA coding strand.

Transcription

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The assembly of polypeptides at ribosomes.

Translation

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A change in the amount of, or arrangement of, the genetic material in a cell.

Mutation

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An alternative version of a gene.

Allele

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A type of protein that can bind to the operator region.

Repressor

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The endocytosis of large solid molecules into a cell.

Phagocytosis

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The position of a gene on a chromosome.

Locus

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When two alleles both contribute to the phenotype.

Codominance

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Where one gene locus masks or suppresses the expression of another gene locus.

Epistasis

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A group of individuals of the same species that can interbreed.

Population

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A polymer consisting of a chain of amino acids joined by peptide bonds.

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Polypeptide

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A length of DNA that codes for polypeptides.

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The creation of a single-stranded mRNA copy of the DNA coding strand.

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The assembly of polypeptides at ribosomes.

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F215 UNIT 2 MODULE 1: CELLULAR CONTROL KEY TERMS