Ch. 5 - Clinical Genetics for the Dental Practitioner Flashcards
1
Q
What is a genome?
A
Contains the entire genetic content of a set of chromosomes present within a cell or organism
2
Q
What are Loci?
A
within a genome that represent the smallest physical and functional units of inheritance
3
Q
What is a Gene?
A
The entire DNA sequence for the synthesis of functional polypeptide molecule or RNA molecule
4
Q
What are Genotypes?
A
set of genes an individual carries, usually specific pair of alleles
5
Q
What are Phenotypes?
A
observable properties and physical characteristics of an individual