7. Introduction to genomics (Les PP.. ikke på midterm) Flashcards
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The genome
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The complete hereditary information of an organism
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Genomics
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Studies the function, structure and interactions of the genome using DNA, RNA, protein methods and bioinformatics
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What is a genetic marker?
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- Usually a sequence variation with a known location on a chromosome
- Can be used to identify individuals
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Haplotypes
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A set of closely linked genetic markers present on one chromosome which tend to be inherited together