Chapter 11 Section 1

Question 1

Pedigree

Answer 1

Diagram that traces the inheritance of a particular trait through several generations

Question 2

Recessive
Genetic
Disorders

Answer 2

Requires two recessive alleles to have disorder

Question 3

Ethnic Group

Answer 3

Sharing a common and distinctive culture, religion, language

Question 4

Cystic Fibrosis

Answer 4

Recessive genetic disorder that causes excess mucus in lungs and respiratory system; common in Caucasians

Question 5

Albinism

Answer 5

Recessive genetic disorder that occurs in people that lack the pigment melanin. Causes individuals to have white hair, pale skin, and punk eyes.

Question 6

Melanin

Answer 6

Pigment that causes the color in skin, hair, and eyes

Question 7

Galactosemia

Answer 7

Recessive genetic disorder that causes a problem in an enzyme that breaks down the sugar galactose; causes mental deterioration and liver and kidney problems

Question 8

Carrier

Answer 8

An individual who is heterozygous for a recessive disorder