2.2.3 An Inheritance Story Flashcards
1
Q
Alleles
A
Alternate forms of a gene
2
Q
Dominant
A
The form of the trait that is seen when only one gene is inherited.
3
Q
Recessive
A
The form of a trait that can ONLY be seen when 2 genes are inherited.
4
Q
Carrier
A
A person who has a recessive allele for a trait, but does not display the trait.
5
Q
Is the neurofibromin gene dominant or recessive?
A
Dominant
6
Q
What is Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH)
A
Autosomal genetic condition that causes bad LDL cholesterol levels to be high
