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Karyotype
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a visual look at your genes
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Human Genome Project
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to map all the genes of the human chromosomes
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Gene
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a section of DNA
function-one gene produces protein |
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DNA
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A specific sequence of nucleotides-3 make up a triplet which now has a specific meaning
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Mutation
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Change in the sequence of nucleotides
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Mutagen
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A condition that causes a mutation Example:radiation, UV light
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Teratogen
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A condition that causes a change in the fetus or embryo
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Carcinogen
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Cancer causing agent
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Oncogene
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A gene that causes cancer
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Oncologist
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Someone that studies cancer
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