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Genetic Ethics
Ethical dilemmas of Genology
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Biochemistry
Undergraduate 1
12/23/2012

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Why is sequencing an individuals genome not enough information anymore?
Definition
Mainly introns, unknown effects of mutations and most serious genes only activated by the environment
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How many genes are proposed to affect height?
Definition
600
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What is epigenetics?
Definition
Changes to the genome that alter gene expression without a physical alteration in the gene sequence
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Results of epigenetics?
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Cardiovascular disorder, Hypertension, strokes, diabetes and obesity
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How many haplotype groups control lactose intolerance?
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5
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Fetal life experience can alter genes for?
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A lifetime
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Which organelle lacks DNA repair enzymes?
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Mitochondria
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Which part of the chromosome determines cell survival?
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Telomeres
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Why does the use of animals for research need to be protected?
Definition
It provides invaluable information about human diseases and drug use
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