Human genome

Human genome

The human genome consists of 23 chromosome and the small mitochondrial DNA. 22 of the 23 chromosomes are autosomal chromosome pairs and the last one being a gender-determining pair. In total, the human genome contains the sequences of the 3 billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA and approximately 20,000-25,000 genes. By understanding human genome, scientists are able to develop new medical applications that can significantly advance the state of health care.

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biotin

Orvosi; Human genome

A water-soluble, enzyme co-factor present in minute amounts in every living cell. It occurs mainly bound to proteins or polypeptides and is abundant in liver, kidney, pancreas, yeast, and milk.

veleszületett rendellenesség

Orvosi; Human genome

1) A birth defect is an abnormality present at birth. Also called a congenital defect, it can be caused by a genetic mutation, an unfavorable environment during pregnancy, or a combination of both. ...

hólyag

Orvosi; Human genome

1) Visible accumulations of fluid within or beneath the epidermis. 2) A fluid-filled elevation of the epidermis. 3) An agent that causes blistering.

testtömegindex

Orvosi; Human genome

Intézkedés a testzsír, hogy a tömeg a test, kilogrammban, a tér méterben a magasság aránya (a testtömeg-index a felnőttek a 25-29. 9 tekinthető egy túlsúlyos, és feltüntetése 30 vagy több az ...

csontsűrűség

Orvosi; Human genome

Csont és ásványi anyagok a csont egy bizonyos mennyiségű összege.

csontvelő

Orvosi; Human genome

1) The soft tissue filling the cavities of bones. Bone marrow exists in two types, yellow and red. Yellow marrow is found in the large cavities of large bones and consists mostly of fat cells and a ...