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one of the possible alternatives of a gene, occupying a specific position on a chromosome, that controls the same trait.

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allele

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the order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule.

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base sequence

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a structure within the cell that bears the genetic material as a thread-like linear strand of DNA with the genes in a linear order (the human species has 23 pairs).

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chromosome

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a type of chromosomal aberration in which a segment of the chromosome is removed or lost.

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deletion

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a genetic mutation, caused by a deletion or insertion in a DNA sequence, that shifts the way the sequence is read.

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Frame shift

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an open access, annotated collection of all publicly available nucleotide sequences and their protein translations.

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Genbank database

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the process of determining the locus for a particular biological trait.

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gene mapping

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a hereditary unit consisting of a sequence of DNA that occupies a specific location on a chromosome and determines a particular characteristic in an organism.

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gene

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the total genetic material of an organism.

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genome

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a non-essential amino acid, occurring in proteins, that is replaced by valine in cases of sickle cell anaemia.

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glutamic acid

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the oxygen-carrying pigment of red blood cells that gives them their red colour and serves to convey oxygen to the tissues.

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haemoglobin

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an international scientific research project to determine the sequence of chemical base pairs that make up human DNA, and to identify and map all of the genes of the human genome.

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Human Genome Project

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the addition by mutation of one or more nucleotides to a chromosome.

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Insertion

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the position of a gene on the chromosome (loci plural).

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locus

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a change of the DNA sequence within a gene or chromosome of an organism that results in the creation of a new character or trait not found in the parental type.

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mutation

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the DNA of a prokaryote in the circular chromosome.

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plasmid

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the exchange of a single nucleotide for another in the DNA sequence of a gene.

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point mutation

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a peptide, such as a small protein, containing many molecules of amino acids, typically between 10 and 100.

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polypeptide

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an autosomal recessive anaemia due to substitution of a single amino acid (valine for glutamic acid) characterized by red blood cell becoming sickle-shaped and non-functional.

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Sickle cell anaemia

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the process of copying of DNA into messenger RNA in gene expression.

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transcription

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an essential amino acid occurring in proteins that replaces glutamic acid in cases of sickle cell anaemia.

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valine

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technique that relies on the emission of radioactive particles from within the subject to produce an image.

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autoradiography

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chromosomes that do not determine sex.

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autosomes

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region of the chromosome that becomes attached to the spindle fibres during cell division

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centromere

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have nuclei containing two sets of chromosomes (2n), one set from each parent.

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diploid cells

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a human genetic disease resulting from having an extra chromosome 21 (characterized by having a delay in mental development).

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down syndrome

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have one chromosome of each pair (have one full set of the chromosomes that are found in its species).

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haploid cells

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globular proteins associated to chromosomes in eukaryotic cells.

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histones

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chromosome pairs with genes for the same characteristics at corresponding loci.

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homologous chromosomes

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shows the chromosomes of an organism in homologous pairs of decreasing length.

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karyogram

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a method of organizing the chromosomes of a cell in relation to number, size, and type.

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karyotype

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the DNA in prokaryotic cells that is not associated with proteins.

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naked DNA

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to determine the order of nucleotide bases in a DNA molecule.

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sequencing of DNA

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the pair of chromosomes responsible for determining the sex of an individual.

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sex chromosomes

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replicated forms of a chromosome joined together by the centromere and eventually separated during mitosis or meiosis.

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Sister chromatids

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treating (specimens for the microscope) with a reagent or dye that makes certain structures visible without affecting others.

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Staining

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a procedure used to diagnose genetic defects in the early stages of pregnancy; it involves collecting amniotic fluid using a needle and syringe.

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Amniocentesis

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technique for diagnosing genetic defects while a foetus is in the uterus. A small sample of the placenta is removed and analysed.

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chorionic villus sampling

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exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids during meiosis I.

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crossing over

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one of two haploid reproductive cells, egg or sperm, whose union is necessary in sexual reproduction to produce a diploid zygote.

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gametes

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the cellular lineage of a sexually reproducing organism from which eggs and sperm are derived.

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germ-line cells

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the process of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in reproductive cells from diploid to haploid.

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meiosis

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the process of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in reproductive cells from diploid to haploid.

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meiosis

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an error during mitosis or meiosis in which both members of a pair of homologous chromosomes or both sister chromatids fail to move apart.

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non-disjunction

45
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the orientation of homologous chromosomes in the spindle axis during metaphase I is random and either maternal or paternal homologue may orient towards a given pole.

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Random orientation

46
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when one allele covers the phenotypic expression of another allele at the same gene locus.

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allele mask

47
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two alleles at a particular locus that have different effects and are distinguishable in a heterozygous individual (e.g. AB blood groups).

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Co-dominant alleles

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an abnormal condition caused by an X-linked recessive allele and characterized by the inability to clearly distinguish different colours of the visible light spectrum.

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Colour blindness

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a mutation in a gene that changes a protein that regulates the movement of salt in and out of cells; characterized by the production of thick and sticky mucus.

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Cystic fibrosis

50
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the allele that is fully expressed in the phenotype of a heterozygote

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Dominant alleles

51
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the genetic constitution of an organism.

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genotype

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a sex-linked inheritable disease characterized by loss or impairment of the normal clotting ability of blood, so that a minor wound may result in fatal bleeding.

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Haemophilia

53
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caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 4; the defect causes a part of DNA, called a CAG repeat, to occur many more times than it is supposed to.

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Huntington’s disease

54
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a chemical or physical agent that interacts with DNA and causes a mutation.

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mutagen

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the physical and physiological traits of an organism.

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Phenotype

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a tool that helps to show all possible allelic combinations of gametes in a cross of parents with known genotypes in order to predict the probability of their offspring possessing certain sets of alleles.

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Punnett grid (or Punnett square)

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an allele that has an effect on the phenotype only when present in the homozygous state.

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Recessive allele

58
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traits controlled by genes located on one sex chromosome but not the other.

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Sex-linked inheritance

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the diploid product of the fusion of haploid gametes (a fertilized egg).

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Zygotes

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a group of genetically identical cells or individuals.

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Clones

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a linking enzyme essential for DNA replication.

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DNA ligase

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the analysis of a small amount of genetic material, which is as unique per individual as a fingerprint is, as an aid to identification.

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DNA profiling (DNA fingerprinting)

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the earliest stages in the development of a new plant or animal from a fertilized ovum and entirely dependent on nutrients supplied by the parent.

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Embryo

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the separation of nucleic acids or proteins on the basis of their size and electrical charge by measuring their rate of movement through a gel.

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Gel electrophoresis

65
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the change to the genetic constitution of an organism by artificial methods.

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Genetic modification

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a technique for amplifying DNA in vitro by incubating it with primers, DNA polymerase, and nucleotides.

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Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)

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an enzyme that cuts DNA at specific sites, producing small fragments used in genetic engineering.

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Restriction endonucleases

68
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all body cells except sex cells (cells producing gametes).

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Somatic cell

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