Sex Iinked Inheritance Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Who is responsible for gender determination?
A
The male (father)
2
Q
What is a genetic locus ?
A
The location of a particular gene on a chromosome
3
Q
What are sex linked genes?
A
- Certain genes are linked to sex chromosomes.
- X linked genes are found on the X chromosome
- Y linked genes are found on the Y chromosome
4
Q
Which chromosome are most of the sex linked traits attached to?
A
X chromosome
5
Q
Which chromosome is larger ?
A
X chromosome
6
Q
What is X linked dominant inheritance?
A
- dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome
7
Q
What is X linked recessive inheritance?
A
- both X chromosomes must have the gene in order for the trait to be expressed
8
Q
What is Y linked inheritance?
A
- inheritance of genes on the y chromosme
- can only be passed on from father to son
