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DNA |
Deoxyribonucleic Acid - A double helix nucleotide molecule containing a phosphate group, a nitrogenous pair, and a sugar (deoxyribose). Contains genetic information from which amino acids are determined. |
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RNA |
Ribonucleic Acid - A nucleic acid that is complementary to the DNA strand. Similar in structure to DNA but contains ribose sugar and uracil instead of thymine. |
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Protein |
Long chain amino acid molecules from which living things are constructed. |
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Nucleus |
Organelle in eukaryotes which contains the DNA |
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Gene |
The unit of heredity contained in a chromosome which is passed down generations and is responsible for specific traits. |
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Allele |
One possible version of a gene |
