w4 terms (DNA) Flashcards

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Autosomal chromosomes

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Normal chromosomes containing genetic information

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Base pairs

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A pair of complementary bases in a double stranded nucleic acid molecule, i.e. adenine is complementary to thymine, cytosine is complementary to guanine

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Homologous chromosomes

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A pair of chromosomes of approximately the same length and size, one inherited from each parent

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Human genome

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The complete set of genetic information for humans, including DNA, genes, and chromosomes

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Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)

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Circular DNA located in the mitochondria, comprising of 16 569 bases organized into 37 genes; passed down the maternal line

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Nucleotides

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Basic building block of DNA containing the sugar, phosphate and base

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Short tandem repeats (STR)

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Repeating lengths of three to seven base pairs

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Species

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A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals

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