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Chapter CHST3, Problem 5RQ
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The way in which the AMEL gene locus throws light on its source, that is, whether the sample of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is from a female or male.
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Amelogenin(AMEL) is a category of closely linked proteins that are involved in amelogenesis. Amelogenesis is the process of development of enamel. The Amel gene is a single copy gene present in humansand is present on X and Y chromosomes in the forms AMELX and AMELY respectively.
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