Gene expression Flashcards

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Causes of mutations leading to cancer

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Hypermethylation - tumour suppressor genes not transcribed, mRNA not translated to produce cell division slowing proteins. Cell divides uncontrollably, tumours can develop.
Hypomethylation -

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Hardy-Weinberg principle

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Hardy-Weinberg principle is true if population is large, no immigration or emigration of population, no mutations or natural selection and random mating.

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