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Antisense is the non-coding DNA strand of a gene.
… Antisense … Antisense is the non-coding DNA strand of a gene. … Non-coding DNA, Messenger RNA, … Protein Synthesis … Antisense is the non-coding DNA strand of a gene. In a cell, antisense DNA serves as the template …
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A base pair consists of two complementary DNA nucleotide bases that pair together to form a “rung of the DNA ladder.”
… Base Pair … A base pair consists of two complementary DNA nucleotide bases that pair together to form a “rung of the DNA ladder.” … Genetic Code, Nucleotides, Amino Acids, …
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Shotgun sequencing is a laboratory technique for determining the DNA sequence of an organism's genome.
… sequencing is a laboratory technique for determining the DNA sequence of an organism's genome. … Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), DNA … is a laboratory technique for determining the DNA sequence of an organism’s genome. The method involves randomly …
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A mutagen is a chemical or physical phenomenon, such as ionizing radiation, that promotes errors in DNA replication.
… such as ionizing radiation, that promotes errors in DNA replication. … Mutagen, DNA Mutation, DNA Replication, … Cancer … A mutagen is a chemical or physical agent capable of inducing changes in DNA called mutations. Examples of mutagens include tobacco products, radioactive substances, …
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Chromatin is a substance within a chromosome consisting of DNA and protein.
… … Chromatin is a substance within a chromosome consisting of DNA and protein. … Chromosome, Histones, Gene Expression, DNA … Chromatin refers to a mixture of DNA and proteins that form the chromosomes found in the …
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A plasmid is a small, often circular DNA molecule found in bacteria and other cells.
… Plasmid … A plasmid is a small, often circular DNA molecule found in bacteria and other cells. … Bacteria, … independently. They typically have a small number of genes — notably, some associated with antibiotic … When the plasmid copies itself, it also makes copies of the inserted gene. … A plasmid is a small, often circular …
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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a laboratory technique used to amplify DNA sequences.
… reaction (PCR) is a laboratory technique used to amplify DNA sequences. … Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), DNA … for rapidly producing (amplifying) millions to billions of copies of a specific segment of DNA, which can then be studied in …
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Double helix is the description of the structure of a DNA molecule.
… Double Helix … Double helix is the description of the structure of a DNA molecule. … Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine, ACGT, …
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Cloning is the process of making identical copies of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence.
… Cloning … Cloning is the process of making identical copies of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence. … DNA Sequence, Ethics, Cloning … Cloning, as …
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Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism.
… Genetic Engineering … Genetic engineering is the process of using recombinant DNA (rDNA) technology to alter the genetic makeup of an organism. … Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA, …