Year9-Inherited Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Whta is a genetically inherited disorder?
A
These are conditions passed on from parents to their offspring
2
Q
What is cystic fibrosis?
A
A recessive allele that produces lots of stocky mucus blocking air passages making it hard to breathe. A person may not expressive cystic fibrosis but may carry the gene. They are called carriers
3
Q
What is polydactyl?
A
A dominant allele which expresses the being to have extra digits in thier fingers and toes.
