Topic 7.2.13 min read
7.2.1 Genes, Alleles and Loci
Gene: A specific segment of DNA, comprising a unique sequence of nucleotides that encodes the sequence of amino acids in a particular polypeptide. It is the unit of inheritance. Allele: Different forms or variations of a gene that occupy the same position (locus) on a chromosome. Locus (pl
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7.2.1 Genes, Alleles and Loci
What is it?
Gene: A specific segment of DNA, comprising a unique sequence of nucleotides that encodes the sequence of amino acids in a particular polypeptide. It is the unit of inheritance. Allele: Different forms or variations of a gene that occupy the same position (locus) on a chromosome. **Locus (pl
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7.2.1 Genes, Alleles and Loci is a core idea in this chapter. Learn the meaning first, then the main parts, then one clear example.
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Gene: A specific segment of DNA, comprising a unique sequence of nucleotides that encodes the sequence of amino acids in a particular polypeptide. It is the unit of inheritance. Allele: Different forms or variations of a gene that occupy the same position (locus) on a chromosome. **Locus (pl
Why it matters
Understanding 7.2.1 Genes, Alleles and Loci helps you answer definition, explanation, and application questions in this chapter.
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Quick revision
- Gene: A specific segment of DNA, comprising a unique sequence of nucleotides that encodes the sequence of amino acid
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Important points
- Gene: A specific segment of DNA, comprising a unique sequence of nucleotides that encodes the sequence of amino acid
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Gene: A specific segment of DNA, comprising a unique sequence of nucleotides that encodes the sequence of amino acid
Gene: A specific segment of DNA, comprising a unique sequence of nucleotides that encodes the sequence of amino acids in a particular polypeptide. It is the
- Definition
- Gene: A specific segment of DNA, comprising a unique sequence of nucleotides that encodes the sequence of amino acids in a particular polypeptide. It is the
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