5.2 Mutations, Pedigrees, and Cancer...Oh my! Flashcards
1
Q
any change in DNA
A
mutation
2
Q
the number of chromosomes humans have
A
46
3
Q
disease or condition that results from mutations that affect the normal functioning of a cell
A
genetic disorder
4
Q
diagram of family relationships that includes two or more generations
A
pedigree
5
Q
the genotype of a homozygous dominant trait (use letter H and/or h)
A
HH
6
Q
the genotype of a homozygous recessive trait (use letter H and/or h)
A
hh
7
Q
the genotype of a heterozygous trait; a hybrid, use letter H and/or h
A
Hh
8
Q
Uncontrolled cell division of cells
A
Cancer
9
Q
harmful chemicals that cause cancer
A
carcinogen
