Classic Genetics
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Introduction to Classical Genetics
Classical genetics is the oldest field within genetic science, and an essential foundation for several other disciplines. more...
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Understanding Dominant and Recessive Traits
By: Bridget Coila
Understanding the differences between a dominant and recessive trait and the functions of alleles is important to knowing how basic genetic inheritance works. more...
Small-scale Genetic DNA Mutation
By:
Tami Port
The result of these genetic mistakes can range from no effect on the organism to the production a defective cellular protein that may have disastrous implications. more...
Hereditary and Somatic DNA Mutations
By:
Tami Port
There are two main categories of genetic mutation based on the type of cell they occur in. Changes to a person's DNA can be inherited or acquired after fertilization. more...
What Is a Genetic DNA Mutation?
By:
Tami Port
A mutation is a rare change in a gene's DNA sequence that can result in a defective cellular protein. This article covers the basics of genetic mutation. more...
Nucleotides and Nucleic Acids DNA & RNA
By:
Tami Port
This collection of articles explores the components and function of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), ribonucleic acid (RNA) and the cellular energy carrier ATP. more...
By:
Tami Port
Humans are diploid organisms with two sets of homologous chromosomes, but we also contain haploid sex cells with one set and half the number. more...
DNA: Duplicated and Homologues
By:
Tami Port
Sexual reproducers have 2 sets of homologous chromosomes. Cells must duplicate DNA prior to cell division. What is the distinction between duplicates and homologues? more...
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