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Genes and Chromosomes
Genes
DNA
Synthesizing proteins
Coding
Transcription and translation
Control of gene expression
Replication
Mutation
Chromosomes
Pairing
Sex chromosomes
Chromosome abnormalities
Mitochondrial chromosomes
Traits
Genetic Disorders
Inheritance of Single-Gene Disorders
Penetrance and expressivity
Inheritance Patterns
Non–X-Linked (Autosomal) Inheritance
X-Linked Inheritance
Sex-Limited Inheritance
Abnormal Mitochondrial Genes
Genetic Diagnostic Technologies
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
Gene probes
DNA microarrays (DNA chips)
Array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH)
Next-generation sequencing technologies
Uses of Genetics
Understanding disorders
Diagnosing disorders
Diagnosing genetic disorders before birth
Responding to drugs
Treating diseases
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Gene Therapy
Viral transfection
Liposomes
Antisense technology
Chemical modification
Transplantation therapy
CRISPR-CAS9
Ethical Controversies in Genetics
Cloning
Gene Editing