Bio Vocab

A mutation where one or more nucleotides are removed from the DNA sequence.

A branched extension of a neuron that receives signals.

The sugar found in the backbone of DNA, alternating with phosphate molecules.

A disease that occurs when the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels.

A medical treatment that filters waste from the blood when the kidneys fail.

The process by which a stem cell develops into a specialized cell.

The system that processes food to extract energy and nutrients.

The molecule that carries genetic instructions for growth, development, and functioning in living organisms.

The enzyme that helps build a new DNA strand by adding complementary bases during replication.

The twisted ladder-like shape of DNA that provides structural stability and allows genetic information to be stored.