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- 4. An investigative approach that deals with the study of chromosomes
- 6. This refers to the relative abundance of different alleles of a gene within a population, which can be used to study the genetic diversity and evolution of a species
- 7. An organism that is made up of 13,600 genes
- 10. The expression of ______ is controlled by a set of genes
- 12. Type of protein that aids in phenotype production
- 15. The variant of ____ is responsible for a 4 cm decrease in height among Peruvians.
- 18. Siblings who share the same DNA and have similar physical characteristics, but may differ in personality, behavior, and susceptibility to diseases due to environmental factors and epigenetic modifications
- 20. A versatile genomic editing tool that allows for precise and efficient modification of DNA sequences in living organisms.
- 22. Country where Dolly the Sheep’s body is displayed
- 23. He is an English embryologist who was the first scientist to perform nuclear transfer to clone a sheep
- 24. Part of the human female body that does not consist of 46 chromosomes
- 26. A classical investigative approach that study the patterns of trait inheritance through generations
- 28. The normal eye color of the Drosophila Melanogaster species
- 33. An alternative form of a gene that brings about variations in the phenotype of organisms
- 34. Branch of biology that deals with heredity and variation
- 36. A type of enzyme that cuts DNA at specific sites
- 37. The symbol for “male” in a pedigree analysis
- 38. Has provided funding for genetic research projects aimed at advancing our understanding of genetic diseases and developing new therapies to improve patient outcomes
- 40. An allele that is only expressed when paired with the same type
- 42. Study of the inheritance of phenotypic traits and variations patterns in populations
- 44. A theory that explains the manner in which genetic information is transferred between generations
- 46. An allele that is always expressed when present, even when paired with an opposite type
- 47. The Founder of Planned Parenthood and a proponent of the negative use of eugenics, suggesting that there should be a mandatory sterilization and segregation of PWDs
- 49. The theory of preformation states that the fertilized egg contains a complete miniature adult called ______.
- 50. The theory that explains that an organism came from a component of the egg that differentiates into adult structures is ____.
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- 1. Type of inheritance is the set of principles that govern the transmission of genetic traits from parents to offspring, based on the segregation and independent assortment of alleles of a single gene
- 2. The largest database containing genetic information launched in Great Britain.
- 3. A hereditary disorder that can be detected using a pedigree chart and is usually the case among royal families
- 5. A genetic engineering approach in which there is a precise modification of an organism's DNA using molecular tools
- 8. A process where a male and female organism belonging to the same species are mated and their offspring are observed
- 9. Governed by alleles at two or more loci
- 11. Refers to the use of genetic or other technological means to improve or eliminate undesirable traits in individuals or populations.
- 13. Species that are extensively studied in biological research because of their suitability for experimental manipulation, which has led to many important discoveries in genetics
- 14. Exhibit the presence or absence of a trait within a family across generations
- 16. The collection of information is contained in a cellular compartment called _____.
- 17. Easily studied and manipulated organisms that are involved in investigative methods in genetics
- 19. Vehicles of genes
- 21. The study of the complete set of proteins expressed by an organism, tissue, or cell, and their functions and interactions within biological systems
- 25. The device used to sequence DNA in space
- 27. Set of alleles for a given trait
- 29. The process of creating an identical copy of a biological entity, such as a cell, tissue, or organism, using either natural or artificial means
- 30. A controversial movement aimed at improving the genetic quality of the human population through selective breeding and sterilization, often targeting certain ethnic or social groups considered inferior
- 31. A highly specific process leading to the production of proteins from DNA
- 32. A person’s entire collection of chromosomes
- 35. The discovery of ____ and its ability to be replicated ushered in the era of modern genetics.
- 39. The molecule that is affected in Sickle-Cell Anemia
- 41. The country in which the natives exhibited an uncommon level of genetic uniformity
- 43. He coined the term “Eugenics” in 1883
- 45. The scientist whose work formed the foundation of genetics is ____.
- 48. Directs protein synthesis