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Impact of Genomics01

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What is a gene A unit of DNA containing a number of exons that codes for a functional element
what does genetic engineering usually require involves the use of recombinant DNA
DNA forensics fingerprint (the unique pattern of dark bands on photographic film that is made when an individual’s DNA restriction fragments are separated by gel electrophoresis, probed, and then
molecular medicine involves the diagnosis and treatment of different genetic diseases
what was the project called? Human Genome Project
how long did the project last 13 yrs
gene therapy This process of replacing absent or faulty genes
who studied selective breeding? Charles Darwin
what is selective breeding Using this technique, farmers or ranchers select certain crops or animals to breed based off of desirable traits
what is another popular technique selective breeding
what are some examples of biotechnology to bake bread or whenever grapes, malt, or milk is fermented
what is biotechnology? a branch of science that uses living organisms to manufacture food, drugs, or other products.
What are plasmids? Circular genetic code found in bacterium, often codes for resistance
Are viral genomes single stranded or double stranded? They can be either
Is bacterial DNA double stranded or single stranded? double-stranded
About how many base pairs does a diploid human cell contain? 6 billion
Humans code for roughly how many protein genes ~27,000
What is a gene paralog? Two genes within the same species that seem to belong in the same gene family
Disruptions Destruction of irreplaceable fetal tissue through vascular insufficiency, trauma, or teratogens.
Syndrome Multiple abnormalities occurring in parallel as a result of a single causative agent
gametogenesis formation of gametes (sex or germ cells)
punnett square used to predict the possible gene combinations resulting from the mating of parents of known genotypes
pedigrees traces a genetic trait through several generations and helps predict the future
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