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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| genome | entire set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA |
| autosome | chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; also called a autosomal chromosome |
| karyotype | micrograph of the complete diploid set of chromosomes grouped together in pairs arranged in order of decreasing size |
| sex-linked gene | gene located on a sex chromosome |
| sex chromosome | one of 2 chromosomes that determine an individual's sex |
| pedigree | chart that shows the presence or absence of a trait according to the relationships within a family across several generations |
| nondisjunction | error in meiosis in which the chromosomes fail to separate properly |
| restriction enzyme | enzyme that cuts DNA at a sequence of nucleotides |
| bioinformatics | application of math and computer science to store, receive, and analyze biological data |
| gel electrophoresis | procedure used to separate and analyze DNA fragments |
| genomics | study of whole genomes, including genes and there functions |