Human Genome Project
Chapter Name : Molecular Basis Of Inheritance |
Sub Topic Code : 103_12_06_09_02 |
Topic Name : Human Genome Project |
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Sub Topic Name : Salient Features Of Human Genome |
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Introduction
The Human Genome Project (HGP) is an international scientific research project with a primary goal of determining the sequence of chemical base pairs which make up DNA, and of identifying and mapping the approximately 20,000–25,000 genes of the human genome from both a physical and functional standpoint.
Real Life Question:
How many genes are present in our body?
Key Words / FlashCards
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| SNPs | Single nucleotide polymorphism -> Genetic variation in a DNA sequence that occurs when a single nucleotide in a genome is altered. SNPs are usually considered to be point mutations that have been evolutionarily successful enough to recur in a significant proportion of the population of a species. |
Learning aids / Gadgets
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| Encyclopedia | Read about the salient features of human genome. |
Places to visit :
Library
Practical examples around us
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What you learn in Theory:
The "genome" of any given individual (except for identical twins and cloned organisms) is unique; mapping "the human genome" involves sequencing multiple variations of each gene. The project did not study the entire DNA found in human cells; some heterochromatic areas (about 8% of the total genome) remain un-sequenced.