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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
Exon
Medical; Human genome
1) Coding sequence of DNA present in mature messenger RNA; DNA initially transcribed to messenger RNA consists of coding sequences (exons) and non-coding sequences (introns). Introns are spliced out ...
Failure to thrive
Medical; Human genome
1) Inability to grow and develop normally. 2) A condition in which an infant or child's weight gain and growth are far below usual levels for age. 3) Growth disorder of infants and children due ...
Endosomes
Medical; Human genome
1) Cytoplasmic vesicles formed when coated vesicles shed their clathrin coat. Endosomes internalise macromolecules bound by receptors on the cell surface. 2) A membrane-bound organelle that ...
Factor v deficiency
Medical; Human genome
A deficiency of blood coagulation factor V (known as proaccelerin or accelerator globulin or labile factor) leading to a rare hemorrhagic tendency known as Owren's disease or parahemophilia. It ...
Electron
Medical; Human genome
An elementary particle consisting of a charge of negative electricity equal to about 1. 602 x 10-19 coulomb and having a mass when at rest of about 9. 109534 x 10-28 gramme or about 1/1836 that of a ...
Escherichia coli
Medical; Human genome
Common bacterium that has been studied intensively by geneticists because of its small genome size, normal lack of pathogenicity, and ease of growth in the laboratory.
