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2.2 vocab

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alleles different versions off a gene
autosomes non sex chromosomes
centromere middle of chromosomes
chromatid one half of chromosomes
chromosomes DNA package of cell
deletion mutation missing DNA piece
DNA genetic instruction molecule
DNA primer starts DNA copying
dominant allele missing DNA piece
eukaryotic cell with a nucleus
Familial Hypercholesterolemia inherited high cholesterol disorder
frameshift mutation DNA shift from added/removed base.
gene DNA segment for a trait.
genome All the DNA in an organism.
genotype genetic makeup
gel electrophoresis separates DNA by size
heterozygous two different alleles
homologous chromosomes matching chromosome pairs
homozygous two same alleles
insertion mutation extra DNA added
karyotype picture of chromosomes
messenger RNA carries DNA message
mitosis cell division for growth
mutation change in DNA
nondisjunction Chromosomes don’t separate correctly.
nucleotides DNA building blocks
pedigree family trait chart
phenotype physical traits shown
point mutation one base change
polymerase chain reaction copies DNA quickly
protein molecule that does cell work
protien synthesis making protein
pungent square predicts offspring traits
recessive allele hidden trait version
restriction enzyme cuts DNA
RNA Helps make proteins
sex chromosomes X and Y chromosomes
silent mutation DNA change with no effect
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