L8 Craniofacial Genetics Flashcards

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Gene is a ______ unit of ________ information located on the ____________ and consisting of _________.

A

discrete
hereditary
chromosomes
DNA

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Genome is the ________ set of ______ in the chromosomes of each cell of a human being.

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complete
genes

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Allele is an _______ form of a ______ that is located at a _______ position on a specific chromosome.

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alternative
gene
specific

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Phenotype is the _____ expression of information contained in the genetic makeup of an individual.

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physical

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Genotype is the _____ makeup of an organism and is inherited down to the next generation.

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genetic

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Homozygous means containing a pair of the _______ alleles.

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same

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Heterozygous means containing 2 ______ alleles

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different

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Chromosome is an _____ of _____ that carries _______. It has a _____ region that contains sister chromatids.

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aggregate
genes
DNA
centromere

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Chromosomes have ______ pairs which is responsible for various traits known as _________ chromosomes.

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22
autosomal

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Chromosomes have ____ chromosomes responsible for gender which is known as ______ chromosomes

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2
sex-linked

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Mutation is an ______ in the_______ sequence of a DNA that results in changes to a ______.

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alteration
nucleotide
genome

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3 types of mutations are

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Harmful -organisms less able to survive (genetic disorders, cancer)
Beneficial - allow organism to better survive ( sickle cell anaemia )
Neutral - neither harmful nor helpful to organism. ( red hair )

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Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a ____ or _____ extra copy of chromosome _____. Possesses _____ chromosomes and chromosome 21 undergoes _______. It is also known as _________.

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full
partial
47
triplication
Trisomy 21 syndrome

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_____ is the only factor that has been linked to Down Syndrome.

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Maternal age

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15
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4 types of inheritance patterns are?

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Autosomal Dominant Gene
Autosomal Recessive Gene
Sex-linked
Codominant

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Autosomal Dominant Gene is when?

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1 mutated copy of a gene in each cell is sufficent for a person to be affected by an autosomal disorder.

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Autosomal Recessive Gene is when?

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Both copies of genes in each cell have mutation and usually passed on by 2 carriers.

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Autosomal Dominant Gene can have a _____ chance of affecting males and females. Eg is ______.

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50%
Marfan syndrome

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Autosomal Recessive Gene can have a _____ chance of affecting, _____ chance of carrier and _____ chance of unaffected. Eg is _____.

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25%
50%
25%
Sickle cell anaemia

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X-linked dominant gene is caused by _____ in genes on the ____ chromosome, one of the two sex chromosomes in each cell.

21
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In X-linked dominant gene, all ______ of affected father will be affected. No ____ will be affected. _________ of affected mother have ____ chance of being affected. Eg is _____.

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daughters
sons
sons and daughters
50%
Rett syndrome

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X-linked recessive gene is caused by _____ in genes on the _____ chromosome. Eg is ____.

A

mutations
X
Haemophilia

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Y-linked gene is caused by ______ in gene on the __ chromosomes. Only ____ are affected. Eg is ________.

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mutations
Y
males
Y chromosome infertility

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Codominance gene is when both ____ are equally strong and _____ in the hybrid genotype. Both alleles influence ____ traits. Eg is ______.

A

alleles
visible
genetic
ABO blood groups

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Congenital abnormalities are caused by problems during the _____'s development before ______.
fetus birth
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5 categories of congenital abnormalities are?
1- chromosome abnormalities 2-single gene abnormalities 3-conditions during pregnancy that affect the baby 4-combination of genetic & environmental problems 5-unknown causes
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Defects involving craniofacial dvelopment are?
Treacher Collins Syndrome Crouzon Syndrome Cleft palate and cleft lip
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Treacher Collins Syndrome affects the development of _____ and other ______ of the face. Also known as ___________. Gene associated with _____.
bones tissues Mandibulofacial Dystosis autosomal dominant gene
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Symptoms of Treacher Collins Syndrome are?
-underdeveloped facial bones -very small jaw and chin - a cleft palate
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Diagnosis of Treacher Collins Syndrome are?
-small mandible -zygomatic bone hypoplasia -ears are not fully formed
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Prognosis of Treacher Collins Syndrome are?
-Hearing defects -Cleft palate -Defective tooth development
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The responsible chromosome for Treacher Collins Syndrome is chromosome ____.
5
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Crouzon Syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by the ______ of certain _______.
premature fusion skull bones
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Symptoms of Crouzon Syndrome are?
-bulging eyes and vision -beaked nose, underdeveloped upper jaw -hearing loss
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Mutations in the _____ (FGFR2) gene located on chromosome ____ causes Crouzon Syndrome. It is a _______ pattern.
fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 10 autosomal dominant
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Cleft lip and cleft palate are ____ and ____ malformations that occur early in pregnancy.
facial oral
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Clefting results when there is _____ enough tissue in the mouth or lip area, and the tissue available ______ together properly.
not do not join
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What problems are associated with cleft lip and cleft palate?
-eating problems -ear infection -speech problems -dental problems
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A defect in the alveolus can?
-displace or rotate permanent teeth -prevent permanent teeth from appearing -prevent the alveolar ridge from forming