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Common bacterium that has been studied intensively by geneticists because of its small genome size, normal lack of pathogenicity, and ease of growth in the laboratory..
Industry:Biology
Tissue or organs from an individual of one species transplanted into or grafted onto an organism of another species, genus, or family. A common example is the use of pig heart valves in humans..
Industry:Biology
In genetics, conferring the right or title to genes, gene variations, or identifiable portions of sequenced genetic material to an individual or organization.
See also: gene.
Industry:Biology
The study of improving a species by artificial selection; usually refers to the selective breeding of humans..
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A family tree diagram that shows how a particular genetic trait or disease has been inherited.
See also: inherit.
Industry:Biology
Cell or organism with membrane-bound, structurally discrete nucleus and other well-developed subcellular compartments. Eukaryotes include all organisms except viruses, bacteria, and bluegreen algae.
See also: prokaryote, chromosome.
Industry:Biology
A secondary feature of some proteins containing a zinc atom; a DNA-binding protein.
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The probability of a gene or genetic trait being expressed. "Complete" penetrance means the gene or genes for a trait are expressed in all the population who have the genes. "Incomplete" penetrance means the genetic trait is expressed in only part of the population. The percent penetrance also may change with the age range of the population..
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Two or more amino acids joined by a bond called a "peptide bond."
See also: polypeptide.
Industry:Biology
