This
section explains what the human genome is all about
- beginning from the cell, the basic unit of human
existence. The cell is something that most of us have
no problems understanding. From the cell, we progress
to other parts such as chromosomes, DNA, genes and
finally to the genome. A Flash illustration of these
concepts is also included in our website to aid in
the understanding of these concepts
Next,
the basic concepts of genetics are explained, with
a historical overview beginning with Gregor Mendel's
experiments with peas. By now, the viewer should have
no problem appreciating the fact that genes determine
heredity. After that, simple inheritance concepts
are explained. The concepts of simple inheritance
are illustrated further with a common inheritance
disease among Singaporeans, Thalassemia.
