1
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What are transposable elements?
A
Genes that can move
2
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Where are transposable elements found?
A
Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
Introns and the space between genes
3
Q
How can transposable elements contribute to mutations?
A
New insertions can disrupt genes
4
Q
Which species are transposable elements rare in?
A
Humans
5
Q
Which species are transposable elements common in?
A
Pea plants
Drosophila
Biology 207
flashcards
Decks in class (40)
# Cards
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Eukaryotic Cell Cycle and Life Cycle24
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Human Life Cycle11
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Corn and Yeast Life Cycles5
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Chromosomes and Cell Cycles14
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Human Chromosomes15
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Genes and Alleles17
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Genes and Chromosomes5
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Genes and Proteins20
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Spontaneous Mutations10
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Induced Mutations7
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Mutations and Genes11
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Mutations and Organisms17
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Why Mutations Matter13
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Mendel Invents Genetics14
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Classical Genetics11
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Allele Interactions3
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Meiotic Recombination7
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Gene Mapping16
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Sexual Reproduction in Eukaryotes6
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Sex Determination6
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Sex Chromosomes11
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Sex Linked Genes7
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Molecular Genetics3
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Restriction Digests3
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Gel Electrophoresis6
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Cloning a Gene10
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Making BAC Clones and cDNAs13
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PCR13
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DNA Sequencing6
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Genomics4
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Transposable Elements5
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GMOs4
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Pedigree Analysis14
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Human Blood Types1
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Gene Interactions11
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Genetics of Cats and Dogs3
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Hybridization and Polyploidy7
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Aneuploidy7
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Chromosome Rearrangements10
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Importance of Chromosome Rearrangements1
