Inheritance Flashcards

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Q

What are characteristics determined by?

A

Type and quantity of proteins synthesised. Some are controlled by one gene; however most are a result of two or more genes interacting.

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2
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What is an allele?

A

Different versions of the same gene

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3
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What is a dominant allele?

A

Are expressed even when genotype contains a recessive allele

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4
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What is homozygous and what is heterozygous?

A

Homozygous: BB, bb - Same Allele
Heterozygous: Bb - Different Allele

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5
Q

What allele causes polydactyl

A

Dominant Alleles

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6
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What chromosomes do females have and what do men have

A

XX, Males is XY

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