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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Derivative chromosome

Medical; Human genome

Term used to denote an abnormal chromosome consisting of segments from two or more chromosomes joined together as the result of a translocation, insertion, or other rearrangement.

Degenerative disorder

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A disease in which the function or structure of the affected tissues or organs changes for the worse over time. Osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and Alzheimer's disease are examples.

Decarboxylation

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The removal of a carboxyl group, usually in the form of carbon dioxide, from a chemical compound.

Craniosynostosis

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Premature closure of one or more sutures of the skull.

Diagnosis

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The process of identifying a disease by the signs and symptoms.

DNA base

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One of the molecules that form DNA and RNA molecules.

Cytosine

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1) Cytosine (C) is one of four chemical bases in DNA, the other three being adenine (A), guanine (G), and thymine (T). Within the DNA molecule, cytosine bases located on one strand form chemical ...