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Genetics Flashcards

1
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What are specialised cells?

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Cells with a specific shape and/or function

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2
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How many cell types are in the body?

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Around 200

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How are cells specialised?

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The structure and function of the cell is determined by the different proteins expressed by the cell

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What are the two main types of protein in the body?

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  1. Structural proteins (create and build structure - e.g. keratin, collagen)
  2. Globular proteins (allow functions - e.g. antibody)
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5
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How often do gastrointestinal epithelial cells divide?

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Every 3-4 days

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6
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How often do basal skin cells divide?

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Every 10-30 days

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7
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How often to neurons divide?

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Rarely if ever

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8
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What body cells can produce gametes?

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testes cells and ovary cells

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9
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What are the main functions of RNA?

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  1. Copy DNA instructions so proteins can be made
  2. Build new proteins in cytoplasm
  3. Form ribosomes
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10
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Define gene

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Part of a DNA molecule that codes for a particular protein

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How many genes do humans have?

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20,000-25,000 spread across the chromosomes

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12
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How much of DNA is coding?

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Around 2%

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13
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How much DNA is non coding?

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around 98%

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14
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What does the genome consist of?

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All of the DNA in the nucleus and the mitochondria

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15
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How is a protein’s structure and function determined?

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By the order of the amino acids

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16
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Define genotype

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The genetic makeup of an individual

17
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Define phenotype

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The characteristics expressed by the individual influenced by both the genotype and the environment

18
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What is Huntington’s disease?

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  1. Autosomal dominant conditions
  2. Alleles are on chromosome 4
  3. Causes neurodegeneration
19
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What is cystic fibrosis?

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  1. Autosomal recessive disease
  2. Alleles are on chromosome 7
  3. mutation in CTFR causes faulty CTFR protein leading to excessive mucous in lungs and digestive tract
20
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Define epigenetics

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The study of how behaviours and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work

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