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Y chromosome

...some that is not a sex chromosome . autotomy The self amputation of an appendage. For example, the casting off of a section of a lizard's tail caught in the grasp of a predator. The autotomized appendage is usually regenerated. Full article >>> Sons inherit their Y chromosome from their...

Restriction enzyme

... ). The restriction enzyme distinguishes between self and foreign DNA based upon the modification of its DNA - binding site (for example, by methylation ). Full article >>> After the discovery of the genetic code and such tools of cloning as restriction enzyme s , the avenues...

Cleavage

... ). The restriction enzyme distinguishes between self and foreign DNA based upon the modification of its DNA - binding site (for example, by methylation ). Full article >>> by Sanger, DNA is synthesized in vitro in such a way that it is radioactively labeled and the re action te...

Autonomic nervous system

...nomic nervous system (awt-uh-nahm-ik) [Gk. autos, self + nomos, usage, law] A sub division of the motor nervous system of vertebrates that regulates the internal environment ; consists of the sympathetic and parasympathetic division s. Full article >>> The autonomic nervous system ...

Autosome

...2;>> autosome (awtuh-some) [Gk. autos, self + soma, body] A chromosome that is not directly ...some that is not a sex chromosome . autotomy The self amputation of an appendage. For example, the casting off of a section of a lizard's tail caught in t...