Genes and Chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
Homologous chromosomes that are same or similar chromosomes in males and females
A
Autosomes
2
Q
Chromosomes that are different in males and females
A
Sex chromosomes
3
Q
XX=
A
female
4
Q
XY=
A
male
5
Q
Only gets 1 sex chromosome. X. Appear female but sex organs do not develop at puberty
A
Turner Syndrome
6
Q
Get two X’s and 1 Y. Appear male but are sterile
A
Klinefelter Syndrome
7
Q
X=
A
turner syndrome
8
Q
XXY=
A
klinefelter syndrome
9
Q
A gene located on one of the sex chromosomes
A
Sex-Linked Genes
10
Q
e
A
Multiple alleles
11
Q
r
A
Polygenic Traits
12
Q
A trait that is caused by a gene whose expression is different in males and females
A
Sex-Influenced Traits
13
Q
Mistakes that affect reproductive cells.
A
Germ mutations
14
Q
Mistakes that affect body cells.
A
Somatic mutations
15
Q
Mistakes in gene information transfer
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Mutations
