Vocabulary: Human Karyotyping

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What is an autosome?

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A chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.

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What is a genetic mutation?

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A change in a sequence of your DNA.

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What is DNA?

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A molecule that contains genetic information.

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What is a chromosome?

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A structure that carries genetic information within cells, containing DNA and proteins.

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What is a genome?

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The complete set of genetic material in an organism.

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What are sex chromosomes?

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Chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism (e.g., X and Y chromosomes).

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What is the function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for making a specific protein.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins perform a variety of functions including structural support, transport, and catalyzing biochemical reactions.

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What is karyotyping?

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A laboratory technique used to visualize chromosomes in a cell to assess their number and structure.