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What is the study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation?
What is the physical and behavioral expression of an individual's genotype?
Who is considered the father of modern genetics?
What is the law that states each pair of alleles separates during gamete formation?
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What is the process of creating RNA from DNA?
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What is the movement of genes from one population to another?
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What is the process of creating protein from RNA?
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What is the manipulation of DNA to create new genetic combinations?
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What is a change in the DNA sequence?
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What is the sequence of biological processes by which genetic information flows from DNA to proteins?
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What is the study of the structure, function, and evolution of genomes?
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Genetics
Definition and Importance
- Genetics is the study of heredity, genes, and genetic variation.
- It is essential for understanding the diversity of life on Earth and the development of new treatments for diseases.
Key Concepts
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid): a double-stranded molecule containing genetic information.
- Genes: units of heredity that carry information from one generation to the next.
- Genotype: an individual's genetic makeup.
- Phenotype: an individual's physical and behavioral characteristics.
Mendelian Genetics
- Gregor Mendel: father of modern genetics, discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance.
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Laws of Inheritance:
- Law of Segregation: each pair of alleles separates during gamete formation.
- Law of Independent Assortment: alleles for different genes are sorted independently.
- Law of Dominance: one allele can be dominant over another allele.
Molecular Genetics
- Central Dogma: DNA → RNA → Protein.
- Transcription: process of creating RNA from DNA.
- Translation: process of creating protein from RNA.
Genetic Variation
- Mutations: changes in the DNA sequence.
- Genetic drift: random change in the frequency of a gene or genetic trait in a population.
- Gene flow: movement of genes from one population to another.
Genetic Engineering
- Recombinant DNA technology: manipulation of DNA to create new genetic combinations.
- Genetic modification: alteration of an organism's genetic material.
- Genetically modified organisms (GMOs): organisms with altered genetic material.
Applications of Genetics
- Genetic testing: diagnosis of genetic disorders and susceptibility to disease.
- Genetic counseling: guidance on genetic disorders and reproductive options.
- Gene therapy: treatment of genetic disorders by introducing healthy copies of a gene.
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Test your understanding of genetics concepts, including DNA, genes, genotype, phenotype, Mendelian inheritance, molecular genetics, genetic variation, genetic engineering, and applications of genetics.
