3.4 + 10.2 inheritance Flashcards
what are the mendelian laws?
- law of segregation
- law of independent assortment
- law of dominance
how many alleles for a gene does one organism have?
2
gametes are [haploid/diploid]
haploid
since gametes are haploid, how many alleles for a gene does a gamete have?
1
what is the law of segregation?
each organism has two alleles for each gene, so each gamete carries only one allele
in what scenarios is the law of segregation not followed? (think out of the box, but in syllabus)
- non-disjunction
- leads to gametes w abnormal no. of chromosomes –> abnormal no. of alleles
if genes are on different chromosomes, do they affect each other?
no
what is the law of independent assortment?
the separation of alleles for one gene occurs independently of other genes if the alleles are on different chromosomes
in what cases is the law of independent assortment not followed?
- linked genes
- sex linked genes
what is the law of dominance
recessive alleles will be masked by dominant alleles
how many alleles are there for each sex gene for males?
1
homozygous D and heterozygous forms ____________ cannot be distinguished
phenotypically
why does co-dominance occur?
pairs of alleles are both expressed equally in the phenotype of a heterozygous individual
give an example where there are codominant alleles
- ABO blood groups
- where allele A and B are equally expressed –> co-dominant
what is the genotype of blood type O (differs from O levels)
ii
what are the possible gametes in the inheritance of blood groups?
IA, IB, i
what happens when A blood is transfused to B blood?
agglutination and then haemolysis
who is the universal donor for blood?
O
who is the universal recipient for blood?
AB
cystic fibrosis is an [autosomal/sex-linked disease]
autosomal
why are carriers usually heterozygous?
- they have one copy of the faulty, usually recessive allele but do not develop disease symptoms
- they may pass on this allele to offspring
cystic fibrosis is a _________ genetic disease
recessive
huntington’s disease is a __________ genetic disease
dominant
what systems does cystic fibrosis affect?
it affects respiratory, digestive and reproductive systems
how does cystic fibrosis arise?
- arises from mutation to the gene coding for a chloride channel
- results in production of abnormally thick and sticky mucus
what is the main symptom of cystic fibrosis
clogged airways and secretory ducts
what type of disease is huntington’s disease
autosomal