Genetics Flashcards
1
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What is a Lethal Allele?
A
Pairs of mutated alleles that disrupt the normal function of a gene .
2
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What is the epistatic effect ?
A
Where one gene affects the expression of another phenotype.
3
Q
What is duplication?
A
A section of DNA that has been repeated.
4
Q
What is Deletion?
A
Base pairs have been lost in the DNA
5
Q
What is insertion ?
A
Extra base pairs have been inserted
6
Q
What is Translocation?
A
DNA that has been swapped or chromosomes joined together.
7
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What is a phenotype?
A
Is the physical characteristics traits of an organism.
8
Q
What is a Gene ?
A
Is a section of DNA that determines the structure of a polypeptide.
9
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What is an allele?
A
A possible variant of a gene
