DNA and Polypeptide Synthesis (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards

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DNA in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes
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Universal genetic code evidence

All life evolved from common ancestor

Meaning of 'prokaryote'

Before nucleus

Prokaryotic DNA structure

Single, circular, double-stranded chromosome

Plasmids

Small circular DNA rings with non-essential genes

Meaning of 'eukaryote'

True nucleus

Eukaryotic DNA location

Membrane-bound nucleus

Exons

Coding DNA sequences

Introns

Non-coding DNA sequences

Percentage of human DNA coding for proteins

Approximately 3%

mtDNA inheritance pattern

Maternal inheritance only

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