Vocabulary 8

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What is polygenic?

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Polygenic traits are influenced by multiple genes.

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What does bioengineering mean?

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Bioengineering is the integration of biology and engineering to develop technologies and solutions for healthcare and environmental applications.

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What is autosome?

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An autosome is a non-sex chromosome.

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What does Coding DNA mean?

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Coding DNA is the part of DNA that encodes for proteins.

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What does autosomal mean?

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Autosomal refers to non-sex chromosomes that determine most traits.

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What are genes?

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Genes are segments of DNA that contain the instructions for building proteins.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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What is the role of DNA?

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DNA carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

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What is genetic variation?

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Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA sequences among individuals.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by both genetic makeup and environmental influences.