In this article we will discuss about some common misconceptions and misinterpretations about genetic disorders. It is important to recognize that there are many potential misconceptions concerning genetic disorders and risks that need to be identified and rectified to ensure that families understand the information they are given and can use it appropriately. Some common […]
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Genetics of Twins: Dizygotic and Monozygotic Twins
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In this article we will discuss about the dizygotic twins and monozygotic twins. Twins can be either dizygotic (fraternal) or monozygotic (identical). Dizygotic twins are the result of two different ova fertilized by two different sperm. Monozygotic twins are the result of one ovum fertilized by one sperm that divides to form two embryos. In […]
Causes for the Oncogenicity | Genetics
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In this article we will discuss about causes for the oncogenicity of the oncogene. When the oncogene from human bladder carcinoma cells was sequenced, and its sequence was compared with the sequence of the homologous proto-oncogene, its oncogenicity was found to result from a single base pair substitution. That is, a single base pair difference […]