02-variants.Rmd

# (PART\*) Background Lectures {-}

# What Is a Variant?

This lecture module introduces genetic variants. It provides several examples of genetic variants, background on the structure of DNA, and a review of the "Central Dogma" of molecular biology - the process of turning DNA into RNA into protein.

**Learning Objectives**

1. Answer “what is a genetic variant?”
1. Learn about the molecular structure of a variant

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You can view and download the Google Slides [here](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1097pZ-m7u22TBs6vqgbqPT1TH4FwdCY4P89WLTp2wT4/edit?usp=sharing).