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Untitled Flashcards Set

  • Given a strand of DNA, can you transcribe and translate it into a chain of amino acids?

  • Understanding gene mutations

    • Given a strand of DNA can you identify a point/substitution mutation?

    • Given a strand of DNA can you identify a frameshift mutation?

    • Do you know what determines a silent mutation?

    • Do you know the difference between a missense and a nonsense mutation?

  • Understanding chromosome mutations

    • Given chromosomes, can you tell the difference between the different types of chromosome mutations?

      • insertion, duplication, inversion, translocation, and deletion

  • Understanding karyotypes and nondisjunction

    • Know what features are used to organize a karyotype 

    • Do you know how to identify the sex of the individual?

    • Can you identify abnormalities

      • monosomy?

      • trisomy?

        • How is it possible for a person to have too many or too few chromosomes?

  • Know the difference between embryonic and adult (somatic/mature) stem cells

  • Can you explain how cells become differentiated into so many different types?

  • Know the difference between an inherited and an acquired mutation