Hemophilia Flashcard

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What are the same versions of gene copies called?

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Homozygous

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What is a feature?

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A characteristic that all members of a species has

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What does function mean?

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How something works

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Where are genes located?

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On chromosomes

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What causes hemophilia?

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Mutation in one of the genes

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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 DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to different traits.

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What is a chromosome?

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A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genes.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins perform various functions including building tissues and facilitating biochemical reactions.