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A researcher is analyzing the frequency of different versions of a gene related to lactose tolerance within a community. Which term best describes the focus of their study?
A researcher is analyzing the frequency of different versions of a gene related to lactose tolerance within a community. Which term best describes the focus of their study?
- Pharmacogenetics
- Recombinant DNA Technology
- Exome Sequencing
- Gene Pool (correct)
Which process involves copying DNA information into RNA?
Which process involves copying DNA information into RNA?
- Transcription (correct)
- DNA Replication
- Differentiation
- Translation
A scientist is investigating how different cell types in the human body arise from less specialized cells. Which of the following terms describes the process they are studying?
A scientist is investigating how different cell types in the human body arise from less specialized cells. Which of the following terms describes the process they are studying?
- Differentiation (correct)
- Translation
- Transcription
- DNA Replication
A doctor is using a patient's genetic information to predict their response to a specific medication. Which field of study is the doctor applying?
A doctor is using a patient's genetic information to predict their response to a specific medication. Which field of study is the doctor applying?
Which of the following describes the use of genetic technologies, while also addressing concerns about privacy and potential discrimination?
Which of the following describes the use of genetic technologies, while also addressing concerns about privacy and potential discrimination?
A researcher aims to rebuild an endangered species' population by analyzing genetic diversity and using reproductive technologies. Which field are they utilizing?
A researcher aims to rebuild an endangered species' population by analyzing genetic diversity and using reproductive technologies. Which field are they utilizing?
Which technique involves adding a gene from one species to the genome of a different species?
Which technique involves adding a gene from one species to the genome of a different species?
A scientist is studying the complete set of genetic instructions in an organism. Which term describes what they are studying?
A scientist is studying the complete set of genetic instructions in an organism. Which term describes what they are studying?
A forensic scientist is using genetic analysis to compare DNA samples found at a crime scene to a suspect's DNA. Which aspect of genetics are they employing?
A forensic scientist is using genetic analysis to compare DNA samples found at a crime scene to a suspect's DNA. Which aspect of genetics are they employing?
Which term accurately describes the variations found in protein-encoding genes?
Which term accurately describes the variations found in protein-encoding genes?
Flashcards
Genetics
Genetics
The study of inherited traits, their variations, and transmission, rooted in DNA.
Heredity
Heredity
The transmission of traits from parents to offspring.
Genes
Genes
Units of heredity; biochemical instructions for making proteins.
Genome
Genome
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Exome
Exome
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Chromosomes
Chromosomes
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Genotype
Genotype
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Pharmacogenetics
Pharmacogenetics
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Genetic Modification
Genetic Modification
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Exome Sequencing
Exome Sequencing
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Study Notes
- GENETICS involves inherited traits, DNA origins, variations, and transmission
- GENEALOGY studies how people are related, using comparative information
- HEREDITY refers to the transmission of traits
- GENES are units of heredity, providing biochemical instructions for protein creation
- GENOME is a complete set of genetic instructions
- EXOME comprises 1% of the genome's 3.2 building blocks, affecting health, traits, and differences
- GENOMICS involves analyzing and comparing genomes
- BIOETHICS addresses concerns about genetic technologies, including testing, treatments, privacy, and discrimination
- DNA Replication maintains genetic information
- TRANSCRIPTION, or gene expression, copies DNA information to RNA
- TRANSLATION uses RNA information to assemble amino acids into functional proteins
- ALLELES are variations in protein-encoding genes
- CHROMOSOMES are human genome DNA sequences grouped into 23 structures, including 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes
- DIFFERENTIATION is the use/expression of different gene subsets to create proteins
- STEM CELLS differentiate from less specialized cells, providing raw material for specialized cells
- GENOTYPE refers to underlying DNA instructions
- POPULATION, genetically, is a collection of alleles distinguished by frequencies
- GENE POOL contains all alleles in a population
- DNA TESTING provides insights into past epidemics
- DNA ANALYSIS connects past to present
- DNA EVIDENCE can confirm or contradict anthropology/history findings
- CONSERVATION GENETICS combines genetic diversity analysis with reproductive technologies to rebuild populations
- PHARMACOGENETICS uses gene variants to predict drug effectiveness/side effects
- GENETIC MODIFICATION alters genes/genomes
- GMOs provide drugs in healthcare and more nutritious, easier to cultivate foods
- RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY adds genes from different species
- GENOME EDITING can replace, remove, or add specific genes into cells of any organism
- EXOME SEQUENCING determines the order of DNA bases in protein-encoding parts of the genome
- METAGENOMICS sequences all DNA in a habitat to study species interactions
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