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.

Industry: Biology; Medical

Add a new term

Contributors in Human genome

Become a Contributors

Human genome

band level

Medical; Human genome

The total number of bands estimated to be present in a haplotype set (23) of chromosomes. When cell division is arrested and staining is performed at an earlier stage of mitosis (prometaphase), ...

cartilage

Medical; Human genome

1) A usually translucent somewhat elastic tissue that composes most of the skeleton of vertebrate embryos and except for a small number of structures (as some joints, respiratory passages, and the ...

base pair

Medical; Human genome

1) The two complementary, nitrogen-rich molecules held together by weak chemical bonds. Two strands of DNA are held together in the shape of a double helix by the bonds between their base pairs. ...

biopsy

Medical; Human genome

1) Removal and pathologic examination of specimens in the form of small pieces of tissue from the living body. 2) The removal of cells or tissues for examination under a microscope. When only a ...

birth defect

Medical; Human genome

1) A birth defect is an abnormality present at birth. Also called a congenital defect, it can be caused by a genetic mutation, an unfavorable environment during pregnancy, or a combination of both. ...

b-lymphocytes

Medical; Human genome

A white blood cell that comes from bone marrow. As part of the immune system, B cells make antibodies and help fight infections.

blot

Medical; Human genome

A nitrocellulose sheet that contains spots of immobilized macromolecules (as of DNA, RNA, or protein) or their fragments and that is used to identify specific components of the spots by applying a ...