Genetics Bio 2313 Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for genetics review.

Microsatellite Markers

Short, repetitive sequences of DNA used to predict the likelihood of carrying specific traits or diseases.

Polymorphic

Highly variable in form, making them useful for genetic mapping and population studies.

Gene Chips

DNA microarrays used to analyze gene expression patterns across different conditions.

DNA Microarrays

Microscopic DNA fragments attached to a solid surface, allowing for simultaneous analysis of multiple genes.

Hybridization

Detection of a fluorescent signal indicating successful hybridization of labeled cDNA to specific genes, confirming gene expression.

cDNA (complementary DNA)

DNA synthesized from mRNA, serving as a template for gene expression studies.

Gene Knockout

Intentional inactivation of a gene to study its function and the effects of its absence.

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH)

Technique used to visualize specific DNA sequences on chromosomes.

Chromosome painting

Using multiple DNA probes labeled with different fluorescent molecules to identify regions of chromosomes.