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| X-linked is a trait where a gene is located on the X chromosome |
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type of mutation where one base pair is replaced by a different base pair.
also refers to the replacement of one amino acid in a protein with a different amino acid |
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| is a type of mutation that involves the production of one or more copies of a gene or a region of a chromosome. |
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| is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases |
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| hereditary disorder affecting most males caused by mutations in the gene on the X chromosome |
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| constricted region of a chromosome that separates it into a short arm P, and a long arm Q |
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one of two or more versions of a gene
an individual inherits two for each gene, one from each parent |
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| chromosomal abnormality in which a chromosome breaks and a portion of it attached to a different chromosome |
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| cell with potential to from many of the different cell types in the body |
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| one of 3 trinucleotide sequences within mRNA molecule that signals a halt to protein synthesis |
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process of programmed cell death
used during early development to eliminate unwanted cells |
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| one of two sex chromosomes, females have 2 of these |
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| one of two sex chromosomes, only appear in human male |
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lab technique used to detect a specific protein
method involves using gel electophoresis to seperate the samples proteins |
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an individuals observable traits
height, weight, eye color blood type |
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an abnormality characterized by extra fingers or toes
an autosomal dominate trait |
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| #23 chromosome that participates in sex determination. |
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directs the production of a protein that is a part of the system that regulates cell division, keeps cell division in check.
when mutated it may contribute to the development of cancer |
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| first two genes found to be associated with inherited forms of breast cancer |
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| inherited disease, more common in males, deficiency in blood clotting |
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| having inherited different forms of a particular gene from each parent |
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| genetic condition, individual inherits the same alleles for a particular gene from both parents |
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| Huntingtons Disease marker |
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| inherited disease as an autosomal dominant trait, a single mutated copy of the responsible gene is sufficient to cause the disease, progressive loss of brain and muscle function. |
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individual's collection of chromosomes
also a lab technique that produces an image of an individual's chromosomes. |
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| emerging field of science that studies activation and deactivation of genes without any change in underlying DNA sequence |
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| two or more variants of a particular DNA sequence |
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| specific physical location of a gene or other DNA sequence on a chromosome.....genetic street address. |
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| basic physical unit of inheritence |
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| stage during the process of cell division where unobservable chromosome condense and become distinguishable as they align in the center of the diving cell abnormalities |
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| an organized package of DNA found in the nucleus of a cell |
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| single strand RNA complimetary to DNA |
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| cell or organism that has paired chromosomes, one from each parent |
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| DNA and amino acid sequence data used for drug development and testing |
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| autosomal recessive caused by mutations in one of the genes to encode the hemoglobin protein |
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| replicates chromosomes and produces two identical nuclei in preparation for cell division |
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| patterns of inheritance that are characteristic of an organism that reproduces sexually |
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| relationship between two versions of a gene where neither allele is recessive and both alleles are expressed |
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| formation of egg and sperm cells |
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| 2 chemical bases bonded to one another forming a "rung" of the DNA ladder |
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| quality of a cell or organism having a single set of chromosomes |
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| first of the 22 pairs of chromosomes |
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increase in the number of copies of a gene sequence
ex. cancer cells sometimes produce multiple copies of genes in response to signals from other cells or their environment. |
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