IB Biology Sub-topic D1.1 Definitions

This page contains our IB Biology definitions for sub-topic 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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