Bio Quiz Review Flashcards
Disease
Due to pathogen
Ex: malaria, HIV
Condition
inherited, in the genes, not contagious
Ex: CF, Sickle cell,PKU
Dominant
R, does masking, shows itself
Recessive
r, is masked, is hidden
Allele
alternate form of a gene (A or a)
Trait
genetically inherited phenotype (hair color)
Characterstic
version of a trait (blue, brown, blond)
Genetic Screening
separate and identify individuals from a population
Amniocentesis
16 weeks, fluid from amnion, 1/200 miscarriage risk, may get mom cells
Chorionic villus sampling
10 weeks, chorion from placenta, high risk, stronger sample of fetal tissue
CFTR
Protein that allows passage of CL outside the cell. It is mutated or absent in CF, therefore, decrease in H2O leaving the cells= thick secretions on outside of cells of lungs, pancreas, small intestine- blocked with mucus
Nature
Genetics: Skin color, Sex, Height, Thrill Seeking
Nurture
Language Spoken
Nature & Nurture
Musculature, Behavior
High amount of MAO
low thrill seeking (inverse)
Low amount of MAO
High thrill seeking (inverse)