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19 Cards in this Set
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Clone
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An organism that has exactly the same genes as the organism from which it was produced.
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Genetic Disorder
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An abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes.
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Karotype
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A picture of all the chromosomes in a cell.
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Pedigree
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A chart or family tree that tracks which members of the family have a particular trait.
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Sex-linked genes
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The genes for some human traits are carried on the sex chromosomes. Genes on the Y chromosome this because their alleles are passed from parent to offspring on a sex chromosome.
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DNA Fingerprint
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Nuclear DNA from a persons cells is broken down into small pieces. Selected fragments are used to produce a pattern.
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Genome
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All the DNA in one cell of an organism.
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Selective breeding
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The process of selecting organisms with desired traits to be parents of the next-generation.
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Carrier
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A person who has one recessive allele for a trait and one dominant allele.
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Amniocentesis
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The sampling of amniotic fluid using a hollow needle inserted into the uterus, to screen for developmental abnormalities in a fetus.
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Gene therapy
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Someday it may be possible to use genetic engineering to correct some genetic disorders in human. This process will involve inserting copies of the gene directly into a person's cells.
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Cri Du Chat
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Is a rare genetic disorder due to a missing part of chromosome pair 5.
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Marfan
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Is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. People with Marfan tend to be unusually tall, with long limbs and long, thin fingers.
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Cystic Fibrosis
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A disorder in which the body produces abnormally thick mucus in the Lung's intestine.
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Muscular Dystrophy
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A hereditary condition marked by progressive weakening and wasting of the muscles.
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Hemophilia
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A sex linked disorder in which a person's blood clots very slowly or not at all.
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Osteogensis Imperfecta
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Is a condition causing extremely fragile bones.
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Down syndrome
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A person cells have an extra copy of chromosome 21
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Progeria
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Is a rare genetic condition that produces rapid aging in children.
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