Genetics Flashcards
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Genetics
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Study of inheritance and expression of inherited traits of characteristics
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Syndrome
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Distinctive association of signs and symptoms occurring together
(Down syndrome)
3
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Genotype
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Set of genera that an individual has. (Ones that are manifests and ones that are not - traits may be present but are not seen)
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Phenotype
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Observable characteristics such as hair color, morphology, behaviour (what we can see)
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Gene
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Hereditary units transmitted from one generation to another, composed of DNA
“Code” of self replicating material
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Chromosomes
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Small bodies in nucleus of cell.
Has chemical instructions for reproduction of cell.
Contain genetic info in DNA.
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Translocation
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Portion of chromosome is attached to another chromosome
