UNIT 1-6 Review

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The process of converting DNA to mRNA.

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Function of glycoproteins

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To attach to the host cell.

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Crossing over

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A process that increases genetic variation during meiosis.

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Function of the capsid

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To protect genetic information in a virus.

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Products of cellular respiration

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ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.

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What is mRNA?

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Messenger RNA, a type of RNA that conveys genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.

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What is a virus?

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A microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside a living host cell.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is genetic variation?

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Differences in DNA sequences among individuals, which can lead to diversity in traits.