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Spectral karyotype (SKY) is a karyotype in which the homologous pairs of chromosomes are manipulated in such a way that they have distinctive colors.
… in such a way that they have distinctive colors. … Chromosome, Karyotype … Spectral karyotype (SKY) is a … makes it easier for scientists to detect chromosomal abnormalities, as compared with a conventional karyotype. … …
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Scientists set their sights on chromatin - the DNA-protein complex that packages DNA into chromosomes in the cell - to better understand how the genome works.
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A marker is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome. Markers can help link an inherited disease with the responsible genes.
… is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome. Markers can help link an inherited disease with … is a DNA sequence with a known physical location on a chromosome. Markers can help link an inherited disease with …
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A telomere is the end of a chromosome.
… Telomere … A telomere is the end of a chromosome. … Cell, Chromosome, Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA), Non-Coding DNA … A … is a region of repetitive DNA sequences at the end of a chromosome. Telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes from …
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Linkage is the close association of genes or other DNA sequences on the same chromosome.
… association of genes or other DNA sequences on the same chromosome. … DNA Sequence, Linkage Analysis, Family Health History, Chromosome … Linkage, as related to genetics and genomics, … of genes or other DNA sequences to one another on the same chromosome. The closer two genes or sequences are to each …
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LOD stands for "logarithm of the odds." In genetics, the LOD score is a statistical estimate of whether two genes, or a gene and a disease gene, are likely to be located near each other on a chromosome.
… gene, are likely to be located near each other on a chromosome. … Family Health History, Genealogy, Genetic … variant or another gene) are located near each other on a chromosome and are therefore likely to be inherited together. … gene, are likely to be located near each other on a chromosome. … Educational Resources …
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Neurofibromatosis is a genetic neurological disorder that can affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves and skin.
… as their size increases. NF may lead to developmental abnormalities and/or increased chances of having learning … tests from multiple family members are taken to track the chromosome that carry the disease-causing gene through two or … disorder because the gene is located on one of the 22 chromosome pairs, called autosomes.The gene for NF1 is …
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Fragile X syndrome is a hereditary disorder affecting mostly males.
… disorder affecting mostly males. … Hereditary, X Chromosome, Y Chromosome, Genetic Disorder, Mutation … Fragile X syndrome … The syndrome results from mutations in a gene on the X chromosome. Because males have only one copy of the X …
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Metaphase is a stage during the process of cell division (mitosis or meiosis).
… or meiosis). … Metaphase, Genetic Material, Cell Biology, Chromosome … Metaphase is a stage during the process of cell … a laboratory technique for identifying chromosomal abnormalities. … Metaphase is a stage during the process of …
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A nuclear membrane is a double membrane that encloses the cell nucleus.
… that encloses the cell nucleus. … Nuclear Membrane, Chromosome, Cell Biology … The nuclear membrane is a double …