| A | B |
|---|
| DNA | Heredity information in nuclues of a cell. |
| mRNA | Carries code from DNA to cell. |
| rRNA | Makes up ribosome and reads code. |
| tRNA | Moves amino acids in cell for assembly. |
| codon | Three base code of mRNA and represents one amino acid. |
| double helix | Twisted ladder shape of DNA molecule. |
| replication | Process of making an exact copy of DNA before cell division. |
| transcription | Process of making mRNA from DNA. |
| translation | Process of making a protein from mRNA code. |
| mutation | Change in DNA or RNA code. |
| mutagen | Substance that causes a mutation. |
| frameshift mutation | Caused when single base pair is added or deleted to DNA strand. |
| point mutation | Occurs from a single base pair change. (Substitution) |
| chromosomal mutation | Caused by part of chromosome breaking off or rejoining incorrectly. |
| nucleotide | Monomer of DNA or RNA. |
