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INHERITANCE VARIATION AND EVOLUTION - DNA and The Genome Flashcards

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DNA

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Genetic material in the nucleus of a cell it is a chemical and a polymer. Structure is a double helix

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Gene

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Small section of DNA on a chromosome. Each gene codes for a particular sequence of amino acids to make a specific protein

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Genome

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Entire genetic material of an organism

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How Has Study Of The Genome Have Important Uses In The Future?

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Search for genes linked to different types of disease. Understanding and treatment of inherited disorders. Use in tracing human migration patterns from the past.

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