Human genome

Human genome

The human genome consists of 23 chromosome and the small mitochondrial DNA. 22 of the 23 chromosomes are autosomal chromosome pairs and the last one being a gender-determining pair. In total, the human genome contains the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA and approximately 20,000-25,000 genes. By understanding human genome, scientists are able to develop new medical applications that can significantly advance the state of health care.

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collagen

Medical; Human genome

1) The principle protein of connective tissue; unusual absence of sulfur aminoacids; unique presence of hydroxyproline is believed to permit a triple helical fibrous structure. 2) A polypeptide ...

chromatin

Medical; Human genome

1) The material of chromosomes. It is a complex of DNA; histones; and nonhistone proteins (chromosomal proteins, non-histone) found within the nucleus of a cell. 2) The genetic material of the ...

centromere

Medical; Human genome

1) The clear constricted portion of the chromosome at which the chromatids are joined and by which the chromosome is attached to the spindle during cell division. 2) The point or region on a ...

congenital

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1) Present from birth, but not necessarily genetic 2) Congenital conditions are those present from birth. Birth defects are described as being congenital. They can be caused by a genetic mutation, ...

clubfoot

Medical; Human genome

1) Any of numerous congenital deformities of the foot in which it is twisted out of position or shape--called also talipes. 2) A foot affected with clubfoot.

cistron

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A segment of DNA that is equivalent to a gene and that specifies a single functional unit (as a protein or enzyme. )

complication

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1) Something that introduces usually unexpected difficulties, problems, or changes. 2) A secondary disease or condition that develops in the course of a primary disease or condition and arises ...