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Cultural anthropology
Of or pertaining to the branch of anthropology that examines culture as a scientifically meaningful concept.
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Point mutation
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
An error at a particular point on the DNA molecule.
Restriction enzyme
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
An enzyme used to "cut" the DNA molecule at specific sites; used in recombinant DNA technology.
Tay-Sachs disease
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
An enzyme deficiency of lipid metabolism inherited as a recessive; causes death in early childhood.
Dependent variable
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A variable that is affected by the independent variable.
Phosphate unit
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A unit of the DNA molecule consisting of a phosphate and four oxygen atoms.
Molecule
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
A unit composed of two or more atoms linked by a chemical bond.
