Complete each sentence with the appropriate term or phrase.
50 million
silent
rare
5.6 million
affect
DNA markers
polymorphisms
1.1 million
do not affect
RefSeq
missense
common
wild-type
Sequencing of human genomes has revealed that there are many differences between individuals. These differences are called
Comparison of only three genomes with the reveals over polymorphisms in the human genome. Over single nucleotide polymorphisms have been identified by comparing many human genomes.
Some polymorphisms are, indicating that they occurred early in the history of humans. Others are, suggesting that they arose recently.
The presence of so many DNA polymorphisms indicates that a human genome does not exist.
Most DNA polymorphisms phenotype because they are located outside of coding regions or are mutations.
DNA polymorphisms can be used as signposts, or, that can help locate nearby disease-causing mutations.
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