Human heredity - vocabulary Flashcards
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genomes
the full set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA
the full set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA
genomes
karyotype
arranged picture of chromosomes by scientist
arranged picture of chromosomes by scientist
karyotype
set chromosomes
two of the 46 chromosomes in the human genome
two of the 46 chromosomes in the human genome
set chromosomes
autosomes
autosomal chromosomes: 1 to 22 chromosomes, define all the traits
autosomal chromosomes: 1 to 22 chromosomes, define all the traits
autosomes
sex-linked gene
a gene located on a sex chromosome
a gene located on a sex chromosome
sex-linked gene
pedigree
a chart that shows the relationship within family
a chart that shows the relationship within family
pedigree
nondisjunction
when, in meiosis, homologous chromosomes fail to separate
when, in meiosis, homologous chromosomes fail to separate
nondisjuction
restriction enzymes
cuts DNA molecules into smaller pieces, adding them to the cloning vector
cuts DNA molecules into smaller pieces, adding them to the cloning vector
restriction enzymes
gel electrophoresis
to separate and analyze the differently sized fragments of DNA, RNA or protein
to separate and analyze the differently sized fragments of DNA, RNA or protein
gel electrophoresis
bioinformatics
to develop databases applied to molecular biology
to develop databases applied to molecular biology
bioinformatics
genomics
study of whole genomes, including genes and their function
study of whole genomes, including genes and their function
genomics
