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18 Cards in this Set
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Genome |
The full set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA |
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Karyotype |
Final image of pictures of chromosomes in a certain order
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Sex Chromosome |
Determine a individuals sex |
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Autosomes |
Remaining 44 chromosomes other then sex chromosomes |
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Pedigree |
Shows the presence or absence of a trait according to the relationships between parents, siblings or offspring |
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Non-disjunction |
Homologous chromosomes fail to separate in meiosis |
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Sickle Cell Anemia |
When blood cells form into sickle shapes that causes problems in blood |
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cystic fibrosis |
genetic condition in which the lungs and digestive system become clogged with thick sticky mucus |
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Monosomy |
the condition of having a diploid chromosome complement in which one (usually the X) chromosome lacks its homologous partner. |
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Trisomy |
When there is a extra chromosome |
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Polyploidy |
cells and organisms are those containing more than two paired (homologous) sets of chromosomes. |
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What is a karyotype? What can they be used for? |
A karyotype is the collection of pictures of all your chromosomes, they can be used to find genetic disorders |
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How do you use a pedigree to analyze human inheritance? |
The pedigree shows your chances of acquiring traits and they can be determined to find parents |
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What are some common human traits? |
Brown Eyes and Brown Hair |
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How do genetic diseases differ from other diseases? |
Genetic diseases are a lot harder to find and cure because it is something that has occurred naturally and at a very small level |
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What are some significant genetic disorders? |
Downs Syndrome |
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What are the effects of errors in meiosis? |
Your body and brain development can be heavily effected |
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What are monosomy and trisomy , examples |
Monosomy is having one less chromosome like Turners and trisomy is having an extra like downs |
