Three consecutive nucleotides in mRNA that specify the insertion of an amino acid
Codon
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DNA sequence to which RNA polymerase and associated factors bind and initiate transcription.
Promoter
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Collection of genes involved in a pathway that are transcribed together as a single mRNA in prokaryotic cells.
operon
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Protein that binds to the operator of prokaryotic genes to prevent transcription.
repressor
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What are the subunits called that make up carbohydrates?
monosaccharides
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What are the three important disaccharides?
maltose, lactose, fructose
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If there is a DOUBLE bond between _________ in the fatty acid chain, then it is said to be ____________.
carbons, unsaturated
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Fats are made of an alcohol called __________ and three __________ _________ chains. This is known as a ____________.
glycerol, fatty acids, tricglyceride
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Name the 2 functional groups in amino acids.
Amino, Carboxyl
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Amino acids are linked together to make proteins by removing a molecule of ________ in a process called ____________.
water, dehydration synthesis
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List the different three components of the cytoskeleton
actin filaments, microtubules, and intermediate filaments.
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Describe the different type of cell junctions
tight seals to prevent leaks(tight), allow movement of molecules between neighboring cells(gap), keep neighboring cells attached to eachother(desmosome/anchor)
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What is the function of the motor proteins?
use ATP to generate movement for example transport of organelles, beating of the cilia and undulating motion of the flagella
