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Flashcards in Genetic Disorders Deck (11)
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1
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Genotype

A

Genetic information carried by the individual

2
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Phenotype

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Expression of genes

Appearance of individual characteristics

3
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Allele

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One of two genes for same trait positioned at same locus on chromosome
(dominant>allele)

4
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Autosomal Recessive Disorders

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Both parents must pass on the allele for the disorder

5
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Autosome Recessive Examples

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CF
Sickle cell
Phenylketonuria
Glycogen Storage Disorder

6
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Autosomal Dominant Disorders

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Inheritance of one allele causes disorder

Only one parent needs to carry allele

7
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Autosomal Dominant Examples

A

Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
Huntington’s
Marfan’s Syndrom

8
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X-Linked Disorders: Recessive

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Males affected because they lack matching unaffected allele on Y chromosome
Females can be carriers or affected

9
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X-Linked Disorders: Dominant

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Males and heterozygous females affected

10
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X-Linked Recessive Examples

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Duchenne’s

Hemophilia A

11
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X-Linked Dominant Examples

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Fragile X Syndrome