Unit 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Gene?
A
Small section of DNA that codes for a protein
2
Q
Human DNA was sequenced during the Human Genome Project.
Explain how the Human Genome Project has contributed to advances in
medicine.
A
- People can be tested for genetic disorder
- Identification of faulty/Mutated genes
3
Q
What is an Allele?
A
Different version of a particular gene
4
Q
Homozygous
A
When 2 alleles of a gene are the same
5
Q
Heterozygous
A
When 2 alleles of a gene are different
6
Q
Genotype
A
The combination of alleles that control each characteristic
