Chromosomes, Genes And DNA Flashcards
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What are genes linked together by?
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They are connected in long strings called chromosomes
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What are genes and where are they found?
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Genes are found in the cell nucleus and determine all in the inherited characteristics of an organism.
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What is DNA?
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DNA is the chemical molecule that makes up the genes
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How many chromosomes do we have in our bodies?
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46
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Genes come in different forms called…
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Alleles
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What is genetic profiling?
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When DNA is split and analysed
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What could genetic profiling be used for? State 5
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- Investigating crime
- Paternity testing
- Identification of victims
- Discovering genetic disorders or disease
- Comparing the DNA of different organisms
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What are the disadvantages of genetic profiling? State 3
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- For police investigations, sometimes an innocent persons DNA is taken and kept on record. Some think this is an infringement of their civil liberties
