11.3 flashcards

Question 1

What is a pedigree?

Answer 1

A diagram used to show inheritance throughout generations

Question 2

What are autosomal traits?

Answer 2

traits linked to autosomes

Question 3

What are sex-linked traits?

Answer 3

traits linked to sex chromosomes

Question 4

What are autosomal recessive traits?

Answer 4

autosomal traits that have a homozygous recessive genotype

Question 5

What are autosomal dominant traits?

Answer 5

autosomal traits that have a heterozygous or homozygous dominant genotype

Question 6

What are sex-linked recessive traits?

Answer 6

sex-linked traits that have a homozygous recessive genotype

Question 7

What are sex-linked dominant traits?

Answer 7

sex-linked traits that have a heterozygous or homozygous dominant genotype

Question 8

What is semi-dominant inheritance?

Answer 8

when a homozygous recessive genotype causes the full blown disorder, while a heterozygous genotype causes a less severe form of the trait