Genetic Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
Some disorders are…
A
Inherited
2
Q
What’s polydactyly?
A
Having extra digits
3
Q
What’s polydactyly caused by?
A
A dominant allele of a gene
4
Q
How many parents are needed to pass on polydactyly?
A
1 who has the disorder
5
Q
What’s cystic fibrosis?
A
A disorder of the cell membranes
6
Q
How many parents are needed to pass on cystic fibrosis?
A
2
7
Q
Parents may be carriers of cystic fibrosis without…
A
Actually having the disorder themselves
8
Q
What’s cystic fibrosis caused by?
A
A recessive allele of a gene
9
Q
What can embryos be screened for?
A
The alleles that cause some genetic disorders
