Vocabulary list Flashcards
1
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Locus
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A specific part of the gene where a specific gene or marker is located
2
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Chiasmata
A
Where the chromosomes meet during genetic recombination
3
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Haploids
A
Single set of chromosoms
4
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Euploidy
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The entire set of chromosomes
5
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Allele
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Alternative forms of a gene
6
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Hemizygous
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When one allele in the chromosomes are missing
7
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Dihybrid
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A cross with two genes
8
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Centrimorgan
A
The distance between linked genes
9
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Polymerase
A
Synthesis RNA chains
10
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Helicase
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Seperates double strands in the helix
11
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Ligase
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Joins DNA strands
12
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PCR
A
Making lots of copies of DNA sequences
13
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Point mutation
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Mutation of a single nucleotide in a DNA sequence
14
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Acetylation
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Adds an acetyl group
15
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Sumorylation
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Covalent bonds changing expression of proteins
