5 Terms
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Genome
recessive gene
Biology; Genome
A gene which will be expressed only if there are 2 identical copies or, for a male, if one copy is present on the X chromosome..
independent assortment
Biology; Genome
During meiosis each of the two copies of a gene is distributed to the germ cells independently of the distribution of other genes. See also: linkage.
biotechnology
Biology; Genome
A set of biological techniques developed through basic research and now applied to research and product development. In particular, biotechnology refers to the use by industry of recombinant DNA, ...
reciprocal translocation
Biology; Genome
When a pair of chromosomes exchange exactly the same length and area of DNA. Results in a shuffling of genes..
birth defect
Biology; Genome
Any harmful trait, physical or biochemical, present at birth, whether a result of a genetic mutation or some other nongenetic factor. See also: congenital, gene, mutation, syndrome.
recombinant clone
Biology; Genome
Clone containing recombinant DNA molecules. See also: recombinant DNA technology.
