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Topic 7- Genomes and Genetic Variation Flashcards

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Definition of Transposon

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DNA sequence that can change its position within the genome

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What Transposon does

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“jumping gene”

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Definition of Satellite DNA

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very large arrays of tandemly repeating, non-coding DNA

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What Satellite DNA does

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Main component of functional centromeres, and form the main structural constituent of heterochromatin.

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Definition of Polymorphic DNA

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DNA sequences that show variation (2 or more alleles) between individuals

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What Polymorphic DNA does

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variation (2 or more alleles) between individuals

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Definition of Tetranucleotide repeats

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4-base repeat structure, allowing closely spaced heterozygous allelic peaks

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What Tetranucleotide repeats does

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most commonly targeted STR loci for modern multiplexes

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Definition of phenylthiocarbamide (PTC)

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is an organosulfur thiourea containing a phenyl ring

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What Transposon does

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