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What genetic material of some viruses such as HIV is not normal DNA but is instead?
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Do the human sperm and egg cell each normally carry one third of the genetic information of the potential offspring?
No - they carry half of the genetic information. The new offspring will have half their genetic information from each parent. Therefore sperm and egg cells carry half the amount of genetic material found in normal cells.
Normal cell division results in the production of?
two diploid cells, each with the same amount of genetic material and the same genetic information.
Does oogenesis involve meiosis?
Yes, both oogenesis (egg production) and spermatogenesis (sperm production) utilize meiosis to produce haploid gametes, or gametes with half the normal amount of genetic material.
Why are viruses not considered living things?
Viruses do not have all of the characteristics of living things. They consist of a protein coat which contains either DNA or RNA. They are not made of cells. They have no cellular structures. They do not require nutrients. They do not have metabolism. They do not grow or develop. They do not reproduce on their own. They must high-jack a living cell, inject it's genetic material, which then takes over the host cell which then becomes a virus factory. Eventually the cell becomes so full of replicated viruses that they burst, releasing the viruses so they can go on to attack other cells.A virus is not considered a living thing because it can't live on its own and has to rely on another animals cells to reproduce. A living organism technically has to be able to survive and reproduce on their own without help from other organisms. They don't use their own energy to grow, make food, take food, or produce waste.Viruses are not considered living organisms because they are not composed of cells (the Cellular Theory of Life). Also, viruses cannot replicate independently - they must infect a living cell before their structure and genetic material can be reproduced and multiplied.However, there is a vigorous ongoing debate about whether or not viruses are living - they do have discrete genetic material that is transmitted from "parent" to "offspring", they can react to the environment by changing what proteins they are expressing and some viruses are extremely complex.One of the main reasons viruses are considered non living is because they cannot replicate by themselves. In order to replicate they must find a host cell and inject DNA into the host cell which disrupts the host cell's normal processes by causing it to make copies of the virus instead of carrying out all its normal processes. Once the viruses have been created inside the host cell, the host cell bursts to release the viruses. This is the same reason it is considered parasitic, since it uses the host cell for its benefit and damages or kills the host cell in the process.
What advances in genetics are important?
Every living thing in this world is made of cells. Every cell has genetic material (DNA or RNA). Each strand of this genetic material has many genes. Each gene carries a specific code to make things(like how to make another one of you).
What uses viruses to help people with genetic disorders?
Gene therapy is designed to introduce genetic material into cells to compensate for abnormal genes, or to make a beneficial protein. If a mutated gene causes a necessary protein to be faulty or missing, gene therapy may be able to introduce a normal copy of the gene, restoring the function of the protein. Viruses are used in gene therapy as vectors that are genetically engineered to deliver the new copy of the gene by infecting the cell.
Enclosing normal hereditary material in a virus and allowing it to move into cells to replace defective hereditary material in the treatment of genetic disorders is a form of?
Enclosing normal hereditary material in a virus and allowing it to move into cells to replace defective hereditary material in the treatment of genetic disorder is a form of gene therapy. A cell in which a virus multiplies itself in a host.
How do viruses cause cancer?
In your cell you have cancer suppressors such as the P53 or the ASP proteins that when they have genetic mutations of tumor cells they will stop the cell cycle. Viruses stop the Rb protein and the P53 so that the cell goes on creating "viral genetic code" like a normal virus does but doesn't know its causing cancer because the cell genome in unstable. cancer results.
Cancer-causing viruses are known as?
Cancer-causing viruses are known as oncogenic viruses or tumour viruses. These viruses can integrate their genetic material into the host cell's DNA, disrupting normal cellular functions and promoting uncontrolled cell growth, which can lead to the development of cancer. Examples of oncogenic viruses include human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), hepatitis C virus (HCV), Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and human T-cell lymphotropic virus (HTLV). These viruses can cause various types of cancer, such as cervical cancer (HPV), liver cancer (HBV and HCV), nasopharyngeal carcinoma (EBV), and adult T-cell leukaemia/lymphoma (HTLV).
Do the human sperm and egg cell each normally carry one third of the genetic information of the potential offspring?
No - they carry half of the genetic information. The new offspring will have half their genetic information from each parent. Therefore sperm and egg cells carry half the amount of genetic material found in normal cells.
Normal cell division results in the production of?
two diploid cells, each with the same amount of genetic material and the same genetic information.
How do viruses synthesize the necessary components to replicatee?
Since viruses are not living, they have to somehow highjack the DNA of a living cell. They then use their DNA or RNA to give instructions to make virus parts instead of the normal cell parts. Once the parts are assembled, the viruses crowd the cell and break free, killing the cell, to do it again and again.
Is cutting genetic?
if u mean normal no
Does oogenesis involve meiosis?
Yes, both oogenesis (egg production) and spermatogenesis (sperm production) utilize meiosis to produce haploid gametes, or gametes with half the normal amount of genetic material.
Why are chromosomal translocations often not a problem?
Because if the same amount of genetic material is present, then the individual has all the correct material for normal development. In this case it is called a "balanced translocation" or BT. If there is extra genetic material (duplications) or of some of it is missing (deletions) then the individual most often has problems relating to physical and/or mental development. This is known as an "unbalanced translocation" or UBT. Duplications and deletions of genetic material also often result in miscarriage of the embryo. If the embryo survives, it very often has severe complications. So in cases of repeated miscarriage, it is important for the parents be be tested for possible chromosome issues.
What happens if an XYZ material is to be detached while Macro Cosmos is active in Yu-Gi-Oh?
If XYZ material is detached while Macro Cosmos is active, then the material is banished instead of sent to the graveyard. This does not do anything to the affect of the XYZ monster, it will resolve as normal.
What is the genetic composition of a normal male?
46, XX
