BMAT fun facts

Question 1

autosomal

Answer 1

one of the numbered (non-sex) chromosomes

Question 2

x-linked

Answer 2

when a condition is on one of the sex chromosomes (the x or y)

Question 3

dominant

Answer 3

you only need one of the ‘faulty’ genes in order to inherit the disease/condition (one gene from mother one from father so pair)

Question 4

recessive

Answer 4

you must have both ‘faulty’ genes in order to inherit the disease/condition. (one gene from mother one from father so pair)

Question 5

achondroplasia

Answer 5

a condition that results in dwarfism and short limbs. it means ‘without cartilage formation’.

Question 6

what is the pattern of inheritance for achondroplasia

Answer 6

autosomal dominant