Topic 3.1: Genes Flashcards
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Define gene
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A gene is a sequence of DNA that encodes for a specific trait (traits may also be influenced by multiple genes)
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Define locus
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The position of a gene on a particular chromosome is called the locus (plural = loci)
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Define allele
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Alleles are alternative forms of a gene that code for the different variations of a specific trait
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Define gene mutation
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A gene mutation is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a section of DNA coding for a specific trait
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Define genome
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The genome is the totality of genetic information of a cell, organism or organelle
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What was the Human Genome Project (HGP)?
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The Human Genome Project (HGP) was an international cooperative venture established to sequence the human genome
