c1900-present: Modern Britain (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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Who discovered genetic inheritance in the 19th century?
Who discovered genetic inheritance in the 19th century?
Mendel
Technology that enabled detailed cell study in 20th century
Technology that enabled detailed cell study in 20th century
Electron microscopes and x-ray technology
What every human cell contains
What every human cell contains
DNA
Scientists who discovered DNA's double helix structure
Scientists who discovered DNA's double helix structure
James Watson and Francis Crick
Year Watson and Crick published DNA double helix findings
Year Watson and Crick published DNA double helix findings
1953
Scientist who did x-ray crystallography of DNA in 1951
Scientist who did x-ray crystallography of DNA in 1951
Rosalind Franklin
Year Human Genome Project started
Year Human Genome Project started
1990
Leader of Human Genome Project
Leader of Human Genome Project
James Watson
Aim of Human Genome Project
Aim of Human Genome Project
Identify and map every gene in human DNA
Current limitation of genetic medicine
Current limitation of genetic medicine
Most genetic conditions lack effective cures/treatments
Health risks linked to smoking
Health risks linked to smoking
Emphysema, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer
Health risks from excessive alcohol consumption
Health risks from excessive alcohol consumption
Cancer, liver disease, kidney disease
Benefit of balanced diet (low sugar/fat)
Benefit of balanced diet (low sugar/fat)
Reduces risk of certain cancers and heart disease
What stem cells can be developed into
What stem cells can be developed into
Various different cell types