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Chapter 14 vocab

TermDefinition
Genome Entire set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA
Karyotype Micrograph of the complete diploid set of chromosomes grouped together in pairs, arranged in order of decreasing size
Sex chromosome One of two chromosomes that determines an individual's sex
Autosome Chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; also called autosomal chromosome
Sex-linked gene Gene located on a sex chromosome
Pedigree Chart that shows the presence of absence of a trait according to the relationships within a family across several generations
Nondisjunction Error in meiosis in which the homologous chromosomes fail to separate properly
Restriction enzyme Enzyme that cuts DNA at a sequence of nucleotides
Gel electrophoresis 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
Bioinformatics Application of mathematics and computer science to store, retrieve, and analyze biological data
Genomics Study of whole genomes, including genes and their functions
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