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[Notions of molecular genetics].
Archives des maladies du coeur et des vaisseaux - 1 Jun 1997
Jeunemaître X
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The human genome consists of 3 x 10(9) pairs of bases per haploid genome, the equivalent of 7 x 10(-12) g/diploid cell. During mitosis, it is visible as 23 pairs of chromosomes (22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sexual chromosomes) which comprise the caryotype. The major part of the DNA is non-coding, repetitive sequences some of which are used as genetic markers. The organisation of a gene coding for a protein...
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