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DNA + Blood Flashcards

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Autosomal chromosomes

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Normal chromosomes containing genetic info

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Base Pairs

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A pair of complementary bases in a double-stranded nucleic acid molecule

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Homologous chromosomes

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Pair of chromosomes that are approx the same length/size

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Human genomes

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complete set of genetic info aka, the DNA, genes and chromosomes

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)

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circular DNA located in the mitochondria. (16 569 bases organised into 37 genes, passed down the maternal line)

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Nucleotide

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Basic building blocks for DNA (phosphate, sugars, base)

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Short tandem repeats (STR)

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Repeating lengths of 3 to 7 base pairs

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