| TERMS | / DEFINITIONS |
| Primer | This chain of nucleotides is called a primer. |
| Gene • | A sequence of bases in DNA that codes for the synthesis of one polypeptide is called gene. |
| Genetic code | The genetic code is a sequence of three bases |
| Transcription | The synihesis of messenger RNA from DNA is called transcription. |
| Primary transcript | The newly transcribed mRNA is called the primary |
| Translation • | The synthesis of protein at the ribosomes form mRNA is called translation. |
| Mutation | The changes in the genetic makeup F a cell are called |
| Nonsense mutation | Alterations in change of codon of an amino acid to a stor signal are called nonsense mutation. |
| Mutagenesis | The creation of mutations is called mutagenesis • |
| Recombinant DNA | The DNA which contains DNA from two different source is called Recombinant DNA. |
| Recombinant DNA technology | The technology for the formation of recombinant DNA i: called DNA technology. |
| Vector | The means by which recombinant DNA is introduced int, a host cell is called vector. |
| Gene therapy | The insertion of genetic material into human cells for th treatment of a disorder is called gene therapy. |
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