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AG CHP 14 VOCAB
Genetics Vocabulary for Chapter 14
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| genome | entire set of genetic information that an organism has |
| karyotype | picture of a complete set of chromosomes, arranged in pairs |
| sex chromosome | one of two chromosomes that determine the sex of an individual |
| autosomes | chromosomes that do NOT determine sex |
| sex-linked genes | genes located on the sex chromosomes |
| pedigree | chart that shows the present or absence of traits from one generation to the next |
| nondisjunction | error in meiosis, chromosomes do not seperate correctly |
| restriction enzyme | enzyme that cuts DNA at a sequence of nucleotides |
| gel electrophoresis | procedure used to separate and analyze DNA fragments |
| bioinformatics | using math and computer science to store, retrieve, and analyze biological data |
| genomics | study of all genes of an organism |