15.3 Studying the Human Genome Flashcards
1
Q
How can scientists read DNA base sequences?
A
By using tools that cut, separate, and copy nucleic acids
2
Q
What is a restriction enzyme?
A
natural enzymes that can cut DNA at specific sites
3
Q
What is gel electrophoresis?
A
A technique used to separate DNA fragments
4
Q
What is the Human Genome Project
A
a project to completely sequence a full humans DNA
5
Q
How many genes do humans have?
A
About 20,000
6
Q
What is genomic imprinting?
A
Genomic imprinting is a phenomenon that causes genes to be expressed or not, depending on whether they are inherited from the mother or the father.
