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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albinism

Medical; Human genome

1) General term for a number of inherited defects of amino acid metabolism in which there is a deficiency or absence of pigment in the eyes, skin, or hair. 2) A genetic condition marked by little ...

antisense strand

Medical; Human genome

1) Antisense is the non-coding DNA strand of a gene. A cell uses antisense DNA strand as a template for producing messenger RNA (mRNA) that directs the synthesis of a protein. Antisense can also ...

acentric

Medical; Human genome

Lacking a centromere.

adaptation

Medical; Human genome

1: The act or process of adapting: the state of being adapted (his ingenious adaptation of the electric cautery knife to. . . Surgery -- George Blumer). 2: Adjustment to environmental conditions: as ...

anemia

Medical; Human genome

1) A reduction in the number of circulating erythrocytes or in the quantity of hemoglobin. 2) A condition in which the number of red blood cells is below normal.

adrenal glands

Medical; Human genome

1) Paired glands situated in the retroperitoneal tissues at the superior pole of each kidney. 2) A pair of small glands, one located on top of each kidney. They produce steroid hormones, ...

conserved sequence

Medical; Human genome

1) A sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide or of nucleotides in DNA or RNA that is similar across multiple species. A known set of conserved sequences is represented by a consensus sequence. ...