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chapter 14
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Term | Definiion |
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Autosome | The 44 human chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes. |
Genome | The full set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA. |
Karyotype | A picture that shows chromosomes grouped together in pairs. |
Pedigree | A chart that shows the relationships in a family. |
Sex Chromosomes | The chromosomes that determine if an individual is a male or female. |
Sex-linked gene | A gene located on a sex chromosome. |
Nondisjunction | An error in meiosis in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate. |
Bioinformatics | A field of study that combines molecular biology and information science. |
Gel electrophoresis | A procedure used to separate and analyze DNA fragments by placing a mixture of DNA fragments at one end of a porous gel and applying an electrical voltage to the gel. |
Genomics | The study of whole genomes. |
Restriction Enzyme | An enzyme that cuts DNA. |