IB Biology D1.1 Definitions

This page contains our IB Biology definitions for D1.1. By learning each one of these definitions, you will fully cover the content for IB Biology 'DNA replication'.
codon

A sequence of three bases that codes for an amino acid

DNA profiling

The analysis of short tandem repeats unique to individuals to identify people

gel electrophoresis

A method that separates proteins or DNA fragments by size

short tandem repeat

A repeating sequence present in an allele that is unique to an individual

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