8.3 Study Guide

Question 1

Autosomal Recessive

Answer 1

When the child inherits one copy of a mutated gene from each parent. Kids with it typically don’t have parents with it.

Question 2

Sex-linked Recessive

Answer 2

genetic conditions associated with mutations in genes on the X chromosome. Females with one gene affected are carriers. Males with the mutated X chromosomes have the condition.

Question 3

Autosomal Dominant

Answer 3

one mutated gene from one parent can cause the mutation. 1 parent with the gene means there is a 50% chance their offspring will get it.

Question 4

Sex-linked Dominant

Answer 4

one abnormal gene on the x chromosome causes this. fathers with this gene will always pass it on to their daughters.