MCAT BIOLOGY VOCABULARY | ESSENTIAL BIO
TERMS & DEFINITIONS
1. Translation: the copying of a genes DNA sequence to make an RNA molecule
2. chromatin: a complex DNA and protein found in eukaryotic cells
3. DNA methylation: The addition of methyl groups to bases of DNA after DNA synthesis making it inactive
4. Euchromatin: uncoiled (loosely) packed form of chromatin and is generally active
5. Heterochromatin: part of the chromosomes, which is in a firmly packed form and is genetically inactive
6. Transcription: synthesis of RNA molecule from a DNA template
7. Genome: the cells complete genetic information packaged as a double stranded DNA molecule.
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TERMS & DEFINITIONS
1. Translation: the copying of a genes DNA sequence to make an RNA molecule
2. chromatin: a complex DNA and protein found in eukaryotic cells
3. DNA methylation: The addition of methyl groups to bases of DNA after DNA synthesis making it inactive
4. Euchromatin: uncoiled (loosely) packed form of chromatin and is generally active
5. Heterochromatin: part of the chromosomes, which is in a firmly packed form and is genetically inactive
6. Transcription: synthesis of RNA molecule from a DNA template
7. Genome: the cells complete genetic information packaged as a double stranded DNA molecule.
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