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प्रश्न
What are VNTRs?
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उत्तर
VNTRs, or Variable Number of Tandem Repeats, are short repetitive nucleotide sequences in DNA that vary in number between individuals. These sequences are highly specific to a person, making them useful in DNA fingerprinting for identification purposes.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
In which of the following haploid cells a whole genome in human being is present?
- sperm
- somatic cell
- mature RBC
- primary spermatocyte
Write the percentage of the total human genome that codes for proteins and the percentage of discovered genes whose functions are known as observed during HGP.
Answer the following question.
Write the basis on which Alfred Sturtevant explained gene mapping.
Answer the following question.
List the two methodologies which were involved in the human genome project. Mention how they were used.
Short Answer Question:
Write a note on Human genome project (HGP).
Identify the main aims of Human Genome Project.
I. Taking care of the legal, ethical and social issues which may arise from the project.
II. Transfer of the related technologies to the private sectors, such as industries.
III. To develop tools and techniques for analysis of the data.
IV. To store the information collected from the project in databases.
V. Mapping the entire human genome at the level of nucleotide sequences.
Give any six features of the human genome.
Now, sequencing of total genomes getting is getting less expensive day by the day. Soon it may be affordable for a common man to get his genome sequenced. What in your opinion could be the advantage and disadvantage of this development?
In Homo sapiens, the estimated gene number is ______.
How does discrimination risk relate to ELSI concerns in genome research?
