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A candidate gene is a gene whose chromosomal location is associated with a particular disease or other phenotype.
… to a gene that is believed to be related to a particular trait, such as a disease or a physical attribute. Because of … function, the gene is suspected to play a role in that trait, thus making it a candidate for additional study. …
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Mendelian inheritance refers to certain patterns of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
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Autosomal dominance is a pattern of inheritance characteristic of some genetic diseases.
… Trait, Inherit, Genetic Diseases, Chromosomes, Mutation, …
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Gene regulation is the process of turning genes on and off.
… Gene Expression, Genes, DNA, Transcription Factors …
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Eugenics is a discredited belief that selective breeding for certain inherited human traits can improve the “fitness” of future generations. For eugenicists, “fitness” corresponded to a narrow view of humanity and society that developed directly from the ideologies and practices of scientific racism, colonialism, ableism and imperialism.
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Chromatin is a substance within a chromosome consisting of DNA and protein.
… Chromosome, Histones, Gene Expression, DNA …
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A biological pathway is a series of actions among molecules in a cell that leads to a certain product or a change in the cell.
… Biochemistry, Gene Expression, Metabolism, Medication …
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A histone is a protein that provides structural support to a chromosome.
… Histones, DNA, Chromatin, Double Helix, Gene Expression … shape. Histones also play a role in the regulation of gene expression. …
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The Y chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes that are involved in sex determination.
… X Chromosome, Y Chromosome, Phenotype, Fragile X Syndrome, Trait …
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Nucleic acids are large biomolecules that play essential roles in all cells and viruses.
… Nucleotide, Genetic Code, DNA, Deoxyribonucleic Acid, Gene Expression … A major function of nucleic acids involves the storage and expression of genomic information. Deoxyribonucleic acid, or …