Ch. 5 - Clinical Genetics for the Dental Practitioner Flashcards

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What is a genome?

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Contains the entire genetic content of a set of chromosomes present within a cell or organism

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What are Loci?

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within a genome that represent the smallest physical and functional units of inheritance

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What is a Gene?

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The entire DNA sequence for the synthesis of functional polypeptide molecule or RNA molecule

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What are Genotypes?

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set of genes an individual carries, usually specific pair of alleles

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What are Phenotypes?

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observable properties and physical characteristics of an individual

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