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Monosomy refers to the condition in which only one chromosome from a pair is present in cells rather than the two copies usually found in diploid cells.
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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is an essential molecule that performs many roles in the cell, from carrying the instructions to make proteins to regulating genes.
… DNA, and this information helps the RNA do its job in the cell. This process, where a gene produces RNA molecules, … transcribed from genes in the nucleus , the part of the cell that contains the genome. The mRNAs then travel out of … tail . When scientists want to study only the mRNAs in a cell, they use special tools to select only the RNAs that …
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The instructions in a gene that tell the cell how to make a specific protein.
… Genetic Code … The instructions in a gene that tell the cell how to make a specific protein. … ACGT, Base Pairs, … refers to the instructions contained in a gene that tell a cell how to make a specific protein. Each gene’s code uses … a protein. … The instructions in a gene that tell the cell how to make a specific protein. … Educational Resources …
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A microbiome is all of the genetic material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus.
… material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus. It also may refer to the genetic material … material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus. … Microbiome, Microbes, Genetic Material, … material found in a microbe, such as a bacterium, fungal cell or virus. … For Teachers …
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A cytogeneticist is a geneticist who specializes in the study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell.
… study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell. … Chromosomes, Microscopy, Careers … A cytogeneticist … study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell. … A cytogeneticist is a geneticist who specializes in … study of chromosomes and the structure and function of the cell. … Educational Resources …
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Cytogenetics is the branch of genetics that studies the structure of DNA within the cell nucleus.
… of genetics that studies the structure of DNA within the cell nucleus. … DNA, Nucleus, Chromosomes, Fluorescence In … containing DNA that reside within the nucleus of a cell. During cell division, these structures become condensed and are …
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Cloning is the process of making identical copies of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence.
… is the process of making identical copies of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence. … DNA Sequence, Ethics, Cloning … … identical, or virtually identical, copies of an organism, cell or DNA sequence. The phrase “molecular cloning” … is the process of making identical copies of an organism, cell, or DNA sequence. … Educational Resources …
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A variety of approaches target the blood stem cells to relieve or reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease.
… the blood stem cells to reduce your symptoms of sickle cell disease. Gene therapies use your own stem cells, while … the complications, treat or prevent symptoms of sickle cell disease. However, this type of gene therapy will neither … In a bone marrow transplant , also called a stem cell transplant, your stem cells are replaced with new stem …
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A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. Lysosomes are involved with various cell processes.
… Lysosome … A lysosome is a membrane-bound cell organelle that contains digestive enzymes. Lysosomes are involved with various cell processes. … Lysosome, Cell Biology, Virus, Bacteria, Programmed Cell Death, …
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Diploid is a cell or organism that has paired chromosomes, one from each parent.
… Diploid … Diploid is a cell or organism that has paired chromosomes, one from each … of chromosomes and are said to be haploid. … Diploid is a cell or organism that has paired chromosomes, one from each …