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Genome |
One copy of all the DNA found in your diploid body cells |
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Dna that makes up one genome |
2m long |
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How does DNA fit into one nucleus? |
23 pairs of chromosomed |
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Why do chromosomes come in pairs |
You inherit two copies (mum and dad) Different to each other Makes your genome unique |
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How many genes make a genome |
24,000 |
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Gene |
A short section of DNA (part of a chromosome) that controls a characteristic, provides the code to make a protein |
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Chromosome and gene location diagram |
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DNA Fingerprinting |
Detection of tiny changes in our non-coding DNA |
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Non coding DNA |
Larger areas of your DNA that are not genes |
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Non coding dna is about what percent |
98% |
