human genetics Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
sex chromosomes
A
23rd pair that are responsible for determining sex of the child
2
Q
autosomal chromosomes
A
22 identical which are responsible for determine traits like hair colour, eye colour
3
Q
what determines the sex of the offspring
A
sperm cell
4
Q
sex linked inheritance/disorders
A
-colour blindness
-hemophilia
-muscular dystrophy
5
Q
who is responsible for passing on sex linked traits to their sons
A
females
father passes to daughter
mother passes to son
