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Chapter 2 1. The mRNA sequence is 5′-CAG AAG AAA AUU AAC AUG UAA-3′ (remember that transcription moves along the 3′–5′ DNA strand, allowing the mRNA to be synthesized in…
HUMAN BIOLOGY & GENETICS
Clinical Cytogenetics: The Chromosomal Basis of Human Disease
The previous two chapters have dealt with single-gene diseases. We turn now to diseases caused by alterations in the number or structure of chromosomes. The study of chromosomes and their…
Biochemical Genetics: Disorders of Metabolism
Each of us is composed of a large number of complex molecules that are hierarchically arranged in space to form cells, tissues, organs, and ultimately a complete human being. These…
Basic Cell Biology: Structure and Function of Genes and Chromosomes
All genetic diseases involve defects at the level of the cell. For this reason, one must understand basic cell biology to understand genetic disease. Errors can occur in the replication…
Background and History
Genetics is playing an increasingly important role in the practice of clinical medicine. Medical genetics, once largely confined to relatively rare conditions seen by only a few specialists, is now…
