BLG 10A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Human Genome Project, Mendelian Inheritance, Karyotype

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Genes/segments of dna- blueprints for synthesis of proteins. Gene expression can be controlled by other genes. Genetics: study of the mechanism of heredity: mid-1800s: mendel studied inherited (recessive or dominant) characteristics. Human genome project has determined human dna sequence- aid in genetic research and genetic screening. Diploid number (46) of chromosomes in all cells except gametes, 23 pairs of homologous chromosomes. 1 pair of sex chromosomes that determine biological gender (xx = female, xy = male) 22 pairs of autosomes that guide expression of most other traits. Genome: genetic makeup, 2 sets of genetic instructions (maternal & paternal) Preparing a karyotype: chromosomes are photographed chromosomes are analyzed & manipulated results show karyotype of an individual. Dominance: one allele masks (suppresses) expression of its recessive partner: dominant allele is denoted by capital letter and recessive by same letter, but in lowercase.

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