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Genome |
Entire set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA |
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Karyotype |
Micrograpj of the complete diploid set of chromosomes grouped together in pairs, arranged in order of decreasing size |
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Sex chromosome |
One of two chromosomes that determines an individual's sex |
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Aurosome |
Chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; also called autosomal chromosome |
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Sex-linked gene |
Gene located on a sex chromosome |
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Pedigree |
Chart that shows the presence or absence of a trait according to the relationships within a family across several generations |
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Nondisjunction |
Error in meiosis in which the homologous chromosomes fail to seperate properly |
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Restriction enzyme |
Enzyme that cuts DNA at a sequence of nucleotides |
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Gel electrophoresis |
Procedure used to seperate and analyze DNA fragments by placing a mixture of DNA fragments at one end of a porous gel and applying an electrical voltage to the gel |
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Bioinformatics |
Application of mathematics and computer science to store, retrieve, and analyze biological data |
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Genomics |
Study of whole genomes, including genes and their functions |
