|
Amino acid
Any of a class of 20 molecules that are combined to form proteins in living things.
Bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC)
A vector used to clone DNA fragments (100- to 300-kb insert size; average, 150 kb) in Escherichia coli cells.
Pedigree
A family tree diagram that shows how a particular genetic trait or disease has been inherited.
Risk communication
In genetics, a process in which a genetic counselor or other medical professional interprets genetic test results and advises patients of the consequences for them and their offspring.
Junk DNA
Stretches of DNA that do not code for genes; most of the genome consists of so-called junk DNA which may have regulatory and other functions.
Autosome
A chromosome not involved in sex determination.
Single-gene disorder
Hereditary disorder caused by a mutant allele of a single gene.
Hybrid
The offspring of genetically different parents.
Cancer
Diseases in which abnormal cells divide and grow unchecked.
Acquired genetic mutation
A change in the genetic structure that is neither inherited nor passed to offspring. Also called acquired mutations.
|
Did You Know?