Inheritance Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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.
2
Q
What is an allele?
A
Different versions of the same gene
3
Q
What is a dominant allele?
A
Are expressed even when genotype contains a recessive allele
4
Q
What is homozygous and what is heterozygous?
A
Homozygous: BB, bb - Same Allele
Heterozygous: Bb - Different Allele
5
Q
What allele causes polydactyl
A
Dominant Alleles
6
Q
What chromosomes do females have and what do men have
A
XX, Males is XY
