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Whats an allele

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Different forms / versions of a gene

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The sequences of bases in different alleles may vary by one or 2 bases . What causes this

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Mutation

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Whats a mutation?

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a change that occurs in our DNA sequence, either due to mistakes when the DNA is copied or as the result of environmental factors such as UV light and cigarette smoke

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What is a genome

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The complete set of DNA (genetic material) in an organism.

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What is the health benefits of knowing the entire human genome

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You can diagnose genetic diseases easier
Allows for the creation of “custom drugs”

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