Vocabulary - DNA & mutations Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Double helix
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two strands paired, and a slight curve
2
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Spontaneous mutation
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Occurs in nature by accident (copy error during mitosis or meiosis)
3
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Induced mutation
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result of exposure to a physical or chemical agent that causes mutations, a mutagen
4
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Genome
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The entirety of the genes in the organism.
About 3 billion base pairs for humans
5
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Genomics
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The study of genomes and their function
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Knock out
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A specific gene can be removed (“knocked out”) and the resulting animals raised to see the effect the gene has on the organism.
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DNA fingerprinting
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Parts of our DNA are highly variable
These sections are statistically unique to each individual
By matching DNA taken from crime scenes to potential perpetrators, law enforcement can build their case
