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Common bacterium that has been studied intensively by geneticists because of its small genome size, normal lack of pathogenicity, and ease of growth in the laboratory..
Industry:Biology
A gene or other identifiable portion of DNA whose inheritance can be followed. See also: chromosome, DNA, gene, inherit.
Industry:Biology
An organism in which different cells contain different genetic sequence. This can be the result of a mutation during development or fusion of embryos at an early developmental stage..
Industry:Biology
Difference in DNA sequence among individuals, groups, or populations (e.g., genes for blue eyes versus brown eyes)..
Industry:Biology
Susceptibility to a genetic disease. May or may not result in actual development of the disease.
Industry:Biology
Testing a group of people to identify individuals at high risk of having or passing on a specific genetic disorder..
Industry:Biology
Analyzing an individual's genetic material to determine predisposition to a particular health condition or to confirm a diagnosis of genetic disease..
Industry:Biology
All the genetic material in the chromosomes of a particular organism; its size is generally given as its total number of base pairs..
Industry:Biology
