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Gene regulation, genomics and biotechnology flashcards

83 cards drawn from the 6 lessons on gene regulation, genomics and biotechnology: 71 definitions, 6 check-yourself questions and 6 spot-the-error cards. Rate each answer to set when the card appears again.

Unit B17 · Gene regulation, genomics and biotechnology lessons · all 980 cards · Anki deck and printable cards for this unit

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• Gene expressionDEFINE
• Transcription factorDEFINE
• PromoterDEFINE
• Inducible enzymeDEFINE
• Repressible enzymeDEFINE
• Oestrogen response elementDEFINE
• Steroid hormoneDEFINE
• EpigeneticsDEFINE
• EpigenomeDEFINE
• Histone acetylationDEFINE
• DNA methylationDEFINE
• siRNADEFINE
• RNA interferenceDEFINE
• A liver cell keeps the genes it needs and throws the rest awaySPOT THE ERROR
• Control of gene expression: check questionCHECK
• Chromosome mutationDEFINE
• Translocation (chromosome)DEFINE
• Balanced translocation carrierDEFINE
• MutationDEFINE
• Silent mutationDEFINE
• Frame shiftDEFINE
• Control sequenceDEFINE
• CFTR proteinDEFINE
• Proto-oncogeneDEFINE
• OncogeneDEFINE
• Tumour suppressor geneDEFINE
• MetastasisDEFINE
• A base substitution that does not change the amino acid is a mutation that never really happenedSPOT THE ERROR
• Mutation, gene expression and cancer: check questionCHECK
• Reverse transcriptaseDEFINE
• Complementary DNA (cDNA)DEFINE
• Recombinant DNADEFINE
• Transgenic organismDEFINE
• Viral vectorDEFINE
• Gene gunDEFINE
• Knockout mouseDEFINE
• Animal modelDEFINE
• High-oleic soyaDEFINE
• DNA ladderDEFINE
• Loading dyeDEFINE
• Cut the gene out, drop it into a plasmid, mix that with bacteria, and you have bacteria making your proteinSPOT THE ERROR
• Recombinant DNA technology: check questionCHECK
• DNA probeDEFINE
• HybridisationDEFINE
• DNA microarrayDEFINE
• Personalised medicineDEFINE
• PharmacogenomicsDEFINE
• Companion diagnosticDEFINE
• Gene therapy changes your DNA, so any children you have will inherit the changeSPOT THE ERROR
• Genome analysis, genetic screening and gene therapy: check questionCHECK
• BiotechnologyDEFINE
• Fermentation (industrial)DEFINE
• Single-cell proteinDEFINE
• MycoproteinDEFINE
• FermenterDEFINE
• Aseptic conditionsDEFINE
• BrothDEFINE
• Selective mediumDEFINE
• ColonyDEFINE
• Total countDEFINE
• Viable countDEFINE
• Serial dilutionDEFINE
• TurbidityDEFINE
• Exponential growth rate constantDEFINE
• Mean generation timeDEFINE
• InoculumDEFINE
• Streak plateDEFINE
• Pure cultureDEFINE
• Zone of inhibitionDEFINE
• Bacterial lawnDEFINE
• A fermenter is a big brewing vat: tip in the microorganisms and the sugar, seal the lid, and come back when it is doneSPOT THE ERROR
• Industrial biotechnology and fermentation: check questionCHECK
• Recombinant medicineDEFINE
• Factor VIIIDEFINE
• Adenosine deaminaseDEFINE
• PharmingDEFINE
• Mammary-specific promoterDEFINE
• Plant-made pharmaceuticalDEFINE
• Transient expressionDEFINE
• Synthetic biologyDEFINE
• Standard partDEFINE
• Once the human gene is in, any cell will do: a protein is a protein whoever manufactures itSPOT THE ERROR
• Pharming, recombinant medicines and synthetic biology: check questionCHECK

The lessons these cards come from

• Control of gene expression
• Mutation, gene expression and cancer
• Recombinant DNA technology
• Genome analysis, genetic screening and gene therapy
• Industrial biotechnology and fermentation
• Pharming, recombinant medicines and synthetic biology

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