Chapter 12: Transcription and DNA Replication

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Flashcards covering key definitions related to transcription and DNA replication.

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D-loop

A structure found in mitochondrial DNA that starts DNA replication.

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Operon

A group of genes regulated together, aiding in transcription control.

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Cistron

A genetic unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that can be transcribed to form a single RNA molecule.

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RNA polymerase

An enzyme that binds to a promoter region and initiates the transcription of RNA from a DNA template.

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Promoter

A specific region of DNA where RNA polymerase binds to initiate transcription.

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Transcription

The process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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