Chapter 14 - The Human Genome Flashcards
1
Q
What is a karyotype?
A
a picture of chromosomes arranged in pairs
2
Q
How many chromosomes does a human have?
A
46
3
Q
What are autosomes?
A
autosomal chromosomes or chromosomes that aren’t sex chromosomes
4
Q
In a pedigree chart, what does the circle represent?
A
female
5
Q
In a pedigree chart, what does the square represent?
A
male
6
Q
A horizontal line connecting a male & female represents what in a pedigree chart?
A
marriage
7
Q
A shaded shape in a pedigree chart represents what?
A
that the person expresses the trait
8
Q
What is the possible genotype of a person with type AB blood?
A
AB
9
Q
What are the possible genotypes of a person with type A blood?
A
AA or AO
10
Q
What are the possible genotypes of a person with type B blood?
A
BB or BO
11
Q
What is the possible genotype of a person with type O blood?
A
OO
