Hemophilia, Proteins, and Genes Flashcard

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What is the term for an organism with two gene copies that are different?

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Heterozygous

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What is the main focus of scientists in treating hemophilia and other genetic diseases?

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Symptom management

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What is the ultimate goal of gene therapy for hemophilia?

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Curing the disease

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How do doctors treat hemophilia by replacing the missing protein?

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Injecting clotting factor protein

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What is the main treatment for hemophilia that allows the patient's blood to clot properly?

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Injecting clotting factor protein

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains instructions for making proteins.

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What is hemophilia?

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A genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot.

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What is a protein?

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A molecule made up of amino acids that performs various functions in the body.

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What does it mean to be diploid?

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Having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

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What is gene therapy?

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A technique that modifies genes to treat or prevent diseases.