DNA in Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes (HSC SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Universal genetic code evidence
Universal genetic code evidence
All life evolved from common ancestor
Meaning of 'prokaryote'
Meaning of 'prokaryote'
Before nucleus
Prokaryotic DNA structure
Prokaryotic DNA structure
Single, circular, double-stranded chromosome
Plasmids
Plasmids
Small circular DNA rings with non-essential genes
Meaning of 'eukaryote'
Meaning of 'eukaryote'
True nucleus
Eukaryotic DNA location
Eukaryotic DNA location
Membrane-bound nucleus
Exons
Exons
Coding DNA sequences
Introns
Introns
Non-coding DNA sequences
Percentage of human DNA coding for proteins
Percentage of human DNA coding for proteins
Approximately 3%
mtDNA inheritance pattern
mtDNA inheritance pattern
Maternal inheritance only