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| Today, how do we learn about traits and their expression? |
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Definition
Restriction enzymes
Electrophoresis
Base pair sequencing |
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| 2 parents differ by a single trait |
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| Mendel's Law of Segregation |
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Definition
| For each trait(gene), each organism carries two factors(alleles), and that each of the organism's gametes, or sex cells, carries only one of these factors. |
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| Law of Independent Assortment |
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| Alleles for one trait will separate independently of the alleles for another trait. This ensures genetic variability |
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| What are yeast nutritional needs? |
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Definition
Carbon
Nitrogen
Biotin
Trace elements |
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Term
| Why is yeast a good candidate for research? |
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Definition
Growth is temperature dependent
Simple nutritional needs
Each stage of development is characterized by a change in shape
Short life cycle |
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| How many base pairs are in Saccharomyces Cerevisiae |
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| How many chromosomes does S cerevisiae have? |
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| What are the 2 mating types of yeast? |
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| What is the specialized gamete of yeast called? |
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| Essential amino acid normally produced by S. cerevisiae |
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