11.3 genetics

Question 1

Autosomal dominant

Answer 1

can be passed on even with one copy of the mutation in the cell

Question 2

autosomal recessive

Answer 2

when and inividual inherits two copies of a mutated gene from a parent.

Question 3

sex-linked traits

Answer 3

characteristics of an individual that are based on the X and Y chromosone

Question 4

carrier

Answer 4

a hetrozygous genotype that has a mutated gene, but is not affected by it or it doesn’t show in the phenotype

Question 5

x-inactivation

Answer 5

the process where one of the two X chromosomes in female mammals is randomly inactivated in each cell. inactivated genes are turned into barr bodies.

Question 6

pedigree

Answer 6

a diagram used to show the genetic differencation or passing down of genes over generations.

Question 7

what is the difference between a gain of function and a loss of function in mutations?

Answer 7

a gain of function in a mutation typically creates or starts creating something where it isn’t supposed to.
a loss of functions mean it doesn’t create enough or any of what it’s supposed to .