Concepts of Genetics (12th Edition)
Concepts of Genetics (12th Edition)
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Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino, Darrell Killian
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine: The specific applications for a synthetic human genome that are supported by an individual.

Introduction: Synthetic genome refers to a genome assembled from chemically synthesized DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) fragments that are transferred to the host cell without a genome.

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To determine: Whether creating a genome enhanced with genes for certain characteristics is one of the applications of the synthetic human genome.

Introduction: Synthetic biology is a field that applies engineering design principles to biological systems.

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