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STAAR Biology Review
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1.
a base pair is removed from the gene sequence

2.
biomolecule that carries genetic information and instructions for protein synthesis

3.
first phase in mitosis where chromosomes become visible, nuclear membrane disappears, and spindles begin to form

4.
embedded in the cell membrane and move materials across the cell membrane (facilitated diffusion)

5.
the process in which the cell grows, replicates DNA, and divides to form daughter cells

6.
a type of passive transport where molecules move down concentration gradient without the use of energy

7.
genetic material that carries inherited information to code for proteins

8. last stage of mitosis where nucleus reforms and separation of chromosomes is completed

9. the process where RNA is decoded into a sequence of amino acids; occurs at the ribosomes

10. surrounds the cell membrane; supports and protects plant cells; NOT the same as cell membrane

11.
unspecialized cells that can differentiate into other cells

12. the detailed study of all the chromosomes of a cell

13.
moves substances/molecules throughout the cell

14.
a base pair is added to the gene sequence

15.
part of a nucleotide; there are 4: adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine.

16.
same thing as biomolecule, molecules that have carbon

17.
one part; ex: a building block

18.
an allele that produces its phenotype only when there are two identical copies (bb-blue eyes)

19.
a bacteria, virus or other organism that can cuase disease

20. cells in plants that control the opening and closing of stomates in leaves

21. differences in genetic information passed down from parents

22.
the process of breaking polymers into monomers; requires adding water molecules

23.
the process of building polymers; loss of a water molecule

24.
the enhancement or amplification of an effect by its own influence

25.
eukaryotic kingdom of mostly unicellular organisms

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