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22 Cards in this Set
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gene (def)
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part of DNA that has code for a specific protein (def)
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genome (def)
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the complete DNA sequence for organism (def)
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chromosome (def)
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the structure in which genes reside (def)
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DNA (def)
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blueprint for protein assembly (def)
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Homologues (def)
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2 chromosomes that form 1 of 23 pairs of human chromosomes
sex chromosomes (def) |
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Autosomes (def)
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the first 22 pairs of chromosomes, which account for most of the body cells (def)
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genotype (def)
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the organisms genetic code (def)
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phenotype (def)
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expression of a genotype (def)
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polygenetic (def)
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multiple gene-pairs influence the trait (height, weight, intelligence) (def)
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range of reaction (def)
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the range of possibilities of phenotypic variations displayed in responses to different environments
(eg: a person with predisposition to shortness can have a great nutrition and still never be tall) (def) |
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mitosis (def)
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replication of autosomes (def)
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meiosis (def)
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replication of gametes (def)
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regulator genes (def)
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genes that control the expression of other genes (def)
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Passive G-E Correlation (def)
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parents provide an environment that matches the child's genotype (def)
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Evocative G-E Correlation (def)
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children's genotypes draw responses from others (def)
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Active G-E Correlation (def)
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child seeks out environment that is compatible with their genotype (def)
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Allele (def)
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different forms of each genes (def)
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dominant gene (def)
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a gene whose code is exhibited in the phenotype with only 1 copy of the gene present (def)
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recessive gene (def)
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a gene whose code is not expressed in the presence of a dominant gene (def)
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Hh + hh in Huntingtons....
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50% of children having Huntinton's
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Cc + cc in Cystic Fibrosis....
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25% healthy, 50% carrier, 25% disease
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Carrier mom + dad in colorblindness....
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50% chance of colorblindness
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