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Transfect

Biology; Genetics

To insert into a cell of a bacterial plasmid that contains a foreign virus or genetic material.

Gene linked to the tendency in individuals to have more energy in the morning or evening, explaining the phenomenon of "morning people" and "night owls". 'Clock' is actually an acronym for 'circadian ...

Double helix

Biology; Genetics

The shape of a DNA molecule. A double helix resembles a ladder that has been twisted into a spiral.

Hereditary

Biology; Genetics

Passed from parent to offspring through the genes. Height is usually a hereditary trait, which is passed from parent to next generation.

Triple X syndrome

Biology; Genetics

Triple X syndrome is a genetic disease caused by an extra X chromosome in every cell of a human female. The extra X chromosome results in the formation of XXX. It is not inherited, but usually occurs ...

Recessive trait

Biology; Genetics

A trait that does not appear in a living thing unless two genes for the same trait are inherited, one gene from the female parent and one gene from the male parent.