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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
Adipocytes
Medical; Human genome
Fat-storing cells found mostly in the abdominal cavity and subcutaneous tissue. Fat is usually stored in the form of triglycerides.
Apolipoprotein
Medical; Human genome
1) Protein components of lipoproteins which remain after the lipids to which the proteins are bound have been removed; they play an important role in lipid transport and metabolism. 2) The protein ...
Allelic variant of unknown significance
Medical; Human genome
1) An alteration in the normal sequence of a gene, the significance of which is unclear until further study of the genotype and corresponding phenotype in a sufficiently large population; complete ...
Aneurysm
Medical; Human genome
1) Protruding sac in the wall of a vein, artery, or heart, frequently caused by microbial infection; may present as pain, pressure on nearby organs, or cardiac weakening. 2) A sac formed by the ...
Allelic variant
Medical; Human genome
An alteration in the normal sequence of a gene, the significance of which is often unclear until further study of the genotype and corresponding phenotype occurs in a sufficiently large population. ...
Ammonia
Medical; Human genome
A pungent colourless gaseous alkaline compound of nitrogen and hydrogen NH3 that is very soluble in water and can easily be condensed to a liquid by cold and pressure.
