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Chapter 2 - Genetic and Environmental Foundations Flashcards

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1
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An individual’s genetic information

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Genotype

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An individual’s directly observable characteristics

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Phenotype

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Rodlike structures within the cells that store and transmit genetic information

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Chromosomes

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The chemical substance that makes up chromosomes

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DNA

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Segment of DNA along the length of the chromosomes

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Gene

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Process by which DNA duplicates itself. Produces new body cells containing the SAME genetic information

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Mitosis

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Process by which gametes are formed. Leads to genetic variability

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Meiosis

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22 matching pairs of chromosomes

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Autosomes

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23rd pair of chromes

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Sex chromosomes

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XX

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Female

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XY

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Male

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Sex cells: sperm and ovum

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Gametes

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Formed when sperm and ovum unite

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Zygote

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A result when a single zygote separates to form 2 individuals

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Identical twins/Monozygotic

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A result from the release and fertilization of two separate ova

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Fraternal/Dizygotic

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2 forms of the same gene, one inherited from each parent. Occurs at the same place (locus) on both chromosomes in a pair

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Alleles

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Only the dominant allele affects children’s phenotypic characteristics

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Dominant-Recessive Inheritance

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Many serious diseases are the product of

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Recessive alleles

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People who are heterogeneous have one recessive allele. They are known as

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Carriers

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A sudden, permanent change in a segment of DNA. May affect 1 or 2, or many genes

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Mutation

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Characteristics influences by MANY genes

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Polygenic inheritance

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A chromosomal-related abnormality associated with the 21st chromosome

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Down Syndrome

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Abnormalities caused by either the X or Y chromosome

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Sex chromosome abnormalities

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A lack of emotional closeness/supervision and excessive demands for achievement is associated with

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Unavailable parents

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These benefits: reduce of stress of poverty, provision of assistance for all generations and the creation of strong family bonds are associated with

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Living with your extended family

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People who define themselves as separate entities

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Individualisitc

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People who define themselves as part of a group

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Collectivist

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Is it true that one’s development is a result from a BIDIRECTIONAL exchange between heredity and all levels of environment?

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Yes

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