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Chp 14 genetics YD
Question | Answer |
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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 |