11.3 Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is autosomal dominant?
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A dominant trait(only needs 1 of the allele) available in autosomal chromosomes.
2
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What is autosomal recessive?
A
A recessive trait(needs 2 of the same allele) found in autosomal chromosomes.
3
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What is sex-linked dominant?
A
A dominant trait (needs 1 of the allele) found in chromosomes that control sex (x/y)
4
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What is sex-linked recessive?
A
A recessive trait (needs 2 of the allele) found in chromosomes that control sex (x/y)
5
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What is a carrier?
A
An individual who is heterozygous and carries one of the alleles needed to produce a trait. (Aren’t affected but could lead to a child being affected)
6
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What is a pedigree?
A
A chart that shows a family’s genetic history and tracks certain traits.
6
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What is X-inactivation?
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