UNIT 4 FLASH CARDS

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Cytoplasm

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The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles and is the site of many cellular processes.

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Cytosine

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A nitrogenous base found in DNA and RNA, pairing with guanine.

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Daughter cell

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The cells that result from the division of a parent cell.

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Differential gene expression

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The process by which cells with the same DNA express different genes, leading to different cell types.

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Diploid

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A cell or organism that has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

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Deoxyribose

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A sugar molecule that is a component of DNA.

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Differentiation

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The process by which a cell becomes specialized for a specific function.

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DNA

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.

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Double helix

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The structure of DNA, consisting of two strands twisted around each other.

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Enzyme

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.