Genes And Inheritance

Question 0

Genes?

Answer 0

Short sections of DNA

Question 1

Dominant allele

Answer 1

The characteristics controlled by a Dominant allele develops if the allele is present in one or both chromosomes in a pair.

Question 2

Alleles

Answer 2

Different forms of a gene , they can be dominant or recessive

Question 3

Genetic diagrams

Answer 3

Help us to understand the possible outcomes outcomes when producing offspring

Question 4

Cystic fibrosis

Answer 4

A disorder of the cell membranes caused by a recessive allele

Question 5

DNA

Answer 5

Carry the genetic code that determines the characteristics of a living thing

Question 6

Chromosomes

Answer 6

The cells nucleus contains chromosomes made from long DNA molecules

Question 7

Recessive alleles

Answer 7

The characteristics controlled by a recessive alleles develops only if the allele is present in both chromosomes in a pair

Question 8

Symptoms of CF

Answer 8

Thick and sticky mucus on the lung and airways which leads to respiratory infections it also effects the pancreas and the gut

Question 9

How to treat CF

Answer 9

Daily physiotherapy helps relieve congestion and antibiotics can fight infection.

Question 10

Where are the chromosomes found in a cell?

Answer 10

Nucleus