Ch. 11-14 Genes and Chromosomes Test Review Flashcards
homologous chromosomes that are same or similar chromosomes in males and females
autosomes
how many Autosomes does a human have?
44
chromosomes that are different in males and females
sex chromosomes
how many sex chromosomes does a human have?
2
traits that are produced through the interaction of several genes
polygenic traits
only gets 1 sex chromosome (X). Appears female but sex organs do not develop at puberty
Turner Syndrome
what is a Karyotype for Turner Syndrome?
45 X or 45 X0
gets two X’s and 1 Y. Appear male but are sterile
Klinefelter Syndrome
what is a karyotype for klinefelter syndrome?
47 XXY
a gene with more than two alleles
multiple alleles
a gene located on one of the sex chromosomes
sex linked genes
both alleles are active so both are expressed
codominance
the active allele does not completely dominate over the inactive allele so the outcome is in between
incomplete dominance
a trait that is caused by a gene whose expression is different in males and females
sex influenced traits
in male patterned baldness, what does BB stand for?
normal
in male patterned baldness, what does Bb stand for?
men are bald; women are normal