C8 - Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
What are three traits that make one unique?
A
physical, behavioural and risk of disease or predisposition to illness
2
Q
Outline three differences between sexual and asexual reproduction?
A
One needs one parent, the other, two
One has gametes
Non-identical offspring
3
Q
How many chromosomes are in a human?
A
23
4
Q
Who uncovered genetics?
A
Mendel with pea plants
5
Q
What is a genotype and phenotype
A
Genotype: genes you have
Phenotype: how you express them
6
Q
What does it mean to be homozygous and heterozygous?
A
Homo: SS
Hetero:Sw
7
Q
What is incomplete dominance?
A
Blend (Pink rose)
8
Q
What is codominance?
A
Patches (Cow and budgies)
9
Q
What is sex linked inheritance?
A
Mainly X linked, is recessive and mostly happens in male
