Genetic Material, Protein Synthesis, and the Cell Cycle

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  1. 2. code The sequence of nucleotides in DNA that determines protein structure.
  2. 8. The process of dividing the cytoplasm to create two cells.
  3. 12. The process of creating a protein from mRNA.
  4. 13. The first phase of mitosis, where chromatin condenses into chromosomes.
  5. 14. A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein.
  6. 16. The phase of mitosis where chromosomes align in the cell's center.
  7. 17. The second growth phase of interphase.
  8. 19. synthesis The process of creating proteins from genetic information.
  9. 20. RNA (tRNA) The RNA that delivers amino acids to the ribosome during translation.
  10. 22. The period of cell growth and preparation for division.
  11. 23. synthesis The process of replicating DNA.
  12. 24. The final phase of mitosis, where two nuclear envelopes form.
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  1. 1. replication DNA replication that produces two DNA molecules, each with one old and one new strand.
  2. 2. The first growth phase of interphase.
  3. 3. The phase of interphase where DNA replication occurs.
  4. 4. The process of creating mRNA from DNA.
  5. 5. The process of nuclear division.
  6. 6. Control mechanisms ensuring proper cell cycle progression.
  7. 7. cells The two cells produced after cell division.
  8. 9. RNA (mRNA) The RNA that carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome.
  9. 10. The phase of mitosis where sister chromatids are pulled apart.
  10. 11. The phase where mitosis and cytokinesis occur.
  11. 15. The copying of DNA to prepare for cell division.
  12. 18. modification Changes made to proteins after synthesis.
  13. 21. cycle The series of events in the life of a cell.