DNA hybridisation 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyBiologyAll LevelsAll boards Created by: Share63Created on: 24-09-18 15:29 DNA hybridisation A process to compare the DNA of different SPECIES 1 of 17 Gene expression when information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a protein 2 of 17 The two steps in gene expression Transcription and translation 3 of 17 Splicing Regulation of mRNA where introns,the non-coding parts are removed 4 of 17 DNA fingerprinting Compares DNA from two sources 5 of 17 Uses of DNA fingerprinting Forensic science,paternity cases and animal pedigrees 6 of 17 Cell differentiation Cells become specialised to suit their function eg muscle cell,nerve cell 7 of 17 Two types of gene involved in embryonic development Structural genes that code for protein and regulatory genes 8 of 17 Reulatory genes Genes that regulate gene expression 9 of 17 Morphogenesis the size,shape and structure of an organism 10 of 17 HOX genes Group of similar regulatory genes found in all animals 11 of 17 Role of HOX genes Control the development of anatomical structures such as limb formation 12 of 17 Gene cascades The process where the expression of one gene TRIGGERS the expression of ANOTHER gene 13 of 17 Homologous chromosomes Chromosomes that carry genes for the SAME traits at the SAME position in many organisms.Proof of common ancestry 14 of 17 Polygenic inheritance Characteristic that results from the INTERACTION of a number of genes 15 of 17 Example of polygenic inheritance Human height 16 of 17 The environment can affect gene expression Flower colour of Hydrangeas is affected by ph of the soil. Flowers are blue in acidic soil and pink in alkaline soil 17 of 17
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