14.1: Human Chromosomes Flashcards
1
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genome
A
entire set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA
2
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karyotype
A
micrograph of the complete diploid set of chromosomes grouped together in pairs, arranged in order of decreasing size
3
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sex chromosome
A
one of two chromosomes that determines an individual’s sex
4
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autosome
A
chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; also called autosomal chromosome
5
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sex-linked gene
A
a gene located on a sex chromosome
6
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pedigree
A
chart that shows the presence or absence of a trait according to the relationships within a family across several generations
