Manipulating Genomes Flashcards
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Q
What is a genome?
A
all of the genetic material an organism contains
2
Q
What is meant by a locus?
A
position on a chromosome where a particular allele is found
3
Q
What are the 4 applications of genomes?
A
- comparisons within and between species
- determine evolutionary relationships
- predicting amino acid sequences
- synthetic biology
4
Q
What are the 6 stages of producing a DNA profile?
A
- Extraction of DNA
- Digestion of the sample
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