DNA & Blood Splatter Vocab Flashcard

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence.

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What is the area in three dimensions of a blood source most often associated with an impact pattern?

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Area of Origin.

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What was the goal of the Human Genome Project?

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To map all the genes in the human genome.

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What is the purpose of the Human Genome Project?

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To map and understand all the genes of human beings.

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What is rRNA?

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A type of RNA that forms the core of ribosome's structure.

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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 the function of DNA polymerase?

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An enzyme that synthesizes new DNA strands by adding nucleotides.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic constitution of an individual, represented by alleles.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.

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What is the role of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

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To carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.