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Human genome
The human genome consists of 23 chromosome and the small mitochondrial DNA. 22 of the 23 chromosomes are autosomal chromosome pairs and the last one being a gender-determining pair. In total, the human genome contains the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA and approximately 20,000-25,000 genes. By understanding human genome, scientists are able to develop new medical applications that can significantly advance the state of health care.
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Human genome
Cytogenetics
Medical; Human genome
The study of the structure, function, and abnormalities of human chromosomes.
Cytochromes
Medical; Human genome
Hemeproteins whose characteristic mode of action involves transfer of reducing equivalents which are associated with a reversible change in oxidation state of the prosthetic group. Formally, this ...
Cytosine, phosphate diester, guanine (CPG) islands
Medical; Human genome
Areas of increased density of the dinucleotide sequence cytosine--phosphate diester--guanine. They form stretches of DNA several hundred to several thousand base pairs long. In humans there are ...
Direct DNA analysis
Medical; Human genome
The use of mutation analysis, mutation scanning, sequence analysis, or other means of molecular genetic testing to detect a genetic alteration associated with a specific disorder; direct DNA analysis ...
Deletion map
Medical; Human genome
1) A description of a specific chromosome that uses defined mutations --specific deleted areas in the genome-- as 'biochemical signposts,' or markers for specific areas. 2) The use of overlapping ...
Depth perception
Medical; Human genome
1) Perception of three-dimensionality. 2) Proper visual recognition of depth or the relative distances to different objects in space. 3) The ability to judge the distance of objects and the ...
Cytology
Medical; Human genome
1) A branch of biology dealing with the structure, function, multiplication, pathology, and life history of cells. 2) The cytological aspects of a process or structure.
