Human genome

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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Arthrogryposis

Medical; Human genome

1) Persistent flexure or contracture of a joint. 2) Congenital fixation of a joint in an extended or flexed position. 3) Any of a group of congenital conditions characterised by reduced mobility ...

Arteriosclerosis

Medical; Human genome

A chronic disease characterised by abnormal thickening and hardening of the arterial walls with resulting loss of elasticity.

Amblyopia

Medical; Human genome

Dimness of sight especially in one eye without apparent change in the eye structures -- called also lazy eye, lazy-eye blindness.

Anion

Medical; Human genome

The ion in an electrolyzed solution that migrates to the anode; broadly: a negatively charged ion.

Base pair

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1) The two complementary, nitrogen-rich molecules held together by weak chemical bonds. Two strands of DNA are held together in the shape of a double helix by the bonds between their base pairs. ...

Band level

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The total number of bands estimated to be present in a haplotype set (23) of chromosomes. When cell division is arrested and staining is performed at an earlier stage of mitosis (prometaphase), ...

Birth defect

Medical; Human genome

1) A birth defect is an abnormality present at birth. Also called a congenital defect, it can be caused by a genetic mutation, an unfavourable environment during pregnancy, or a combination of both. ...