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Unit 6: Gene Expression and Regulation

AP Biology — Note Packet

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Key Terms

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the master _, a double helix structure with deoxyribose sugar and A, T, C, G bases.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, the copy, typically single-stranded with ribose sugar and A, U, C, G bases.

Nucleotide

The repeating of nucleic acids, composed of a phosphate, a five-carbon sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

Double Helix

The magnificent _ structure of DNA, two strands twisted together.

Antiparallel

Describes the two DNA strands running in directions (5' to 3' and 3' to 5').

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