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15.1 Vocab Flashcards

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Genome

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Entire set of genetic information that an organism carries in its DNA

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Karyotype

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Micrograph of the complete diploid set of chromosomes grouped together in pairs, arranged in order of decreasing size

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Sex Chromosome

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One of two chromosomes that determines an individual’s sex

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Autosome

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Chromosome that is not a sex chromosome; also called autosomal chromosome

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Sex-linked Gene

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A gene located on a sex chromosome

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Pedigree

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Chart that shows the presence or absence of a trait according to the relationships within a family across several generations

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