DNA FUNCTIONS

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Genetics

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DNA

The genetic code that contains genes that code for traits. Stores genetic information.

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mRNA

Complimentary copy of a gene from DNA that can be removed from the nucleus.

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rRNA

The side of protein synthesis makes up the ribosomes;

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tRNA

Carries amnio acids to the ribosomes and adds them to the growing protein.

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RNA polymerase.

An enzyme that unwinds DNA during transcription to allow RNA bases to add to compliment strand of DNA. This results with a strand of mRNA that codes for a particular gene on DNA.