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Heredity

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The passing of traits from parent to offspring

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Describe the law of dominance….

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Some traits can mask other traits when both traits appear in the parents.

Ex: Red is dominant to white

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Describe the law of segregation…..

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During the formation of reproductive cells (sperm, egg) the paired factors (genes) separate from one another and then recombine.

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Describe the law of independent assortment…

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Each trait is inherited independent of one another

Exception: blond hair, blue eyes

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Factor-
Gene-
Allele-

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Describing a gene (mendels word)

Trait

A form of a trait

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Describe incomplete dominance….

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The two alleles are neither dominant or recessive. Both contribute to the phenotype of the offspring. (Blending)

Ex: Snap dragons

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Describe co-dominance and multiple alleles….

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Two alleles may contribute equally in the offspring and are both dominant. (No blending)

Example: speckled chicken produced from a black chicken and white chicken.

Or blood types (Type AB has both A and B)

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Describe sex linked traits….

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All organisms that reproduce sexually have a combination of X and Y chromosomes.

Male: XY Female: XX

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Acquired trait

Inherited trait

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Trait that has been learned
Ex: scars, attitude

Trait passed from parent to offspring (or from ancestor)
Ex: eye colour

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Autosome

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Non sex chromosome

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Carrier

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A female that carries a gene but does not express it in her phenotype.

Ex: Hemophilia (XRXr)

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Chromosome

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Threadlike structure carrying genetic information in the form of genes

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Diploid

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A cell that contains two sets of homologous chromosomes

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Fertilization

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During sexual reproduction, an egg and sperm combine to form a zygote

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Gamete

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Sex cell (sperm or egg)

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Genotype

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Symbolic representation of a characteristic

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Haploid

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A cell that contains only a single set of genes

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Heterozygous

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Having two different alleles for a particular gene

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Homologous

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Chromosomes in which one set comes from the male parent and one set from the female parent

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Homozygous

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Having two identical alleles for a particular gene

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Karyotype

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Micro graph showing the number and visual appearance of the chromosomes

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Meiosis

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Cell division that results in 4 daughter cells each with half the chromosomes as the parent.

Formation of gamers

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Multiple alleles

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3 or more alternative forms of a gene

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Non disjunction

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Failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate during cell division.

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Phenotype
Physical characteristic of an organism
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Pedigree
Diagram that shows the occurrence and appearance or phenotype of a genetic trait from one generation to the next within a biological family
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Test cross
Genetic cross between homozygous recessive and a suspected heterozygous to determine the genotype of the later.
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Tetrads
4 chromatids in groups of 2 formed in prophase 1
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Synapsis
Fusion of chromosome pairs at the start of meiosis that enables crossing over to occur
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Cystic fibrosis cause and symptoms
Autosomal recessive Inherited disease passes a defective gene that causes buildup of thick mucus that can damage organs. Clogs lungs and is associated with digestive problems.
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Down syndrome causes and symptoms
Nondisjunction causes an extra chromosome 21 which leads to cognitive impairment, flattened facial appearance and upward slanted eyes.
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Hemophilia causes and symptoms
Sex linked trait that can lead to lack of blood clotting proteins. This creates excessive bleeding.
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Kleinfelter’s syndrome causes and symptoms
Due to non disjunction a big is born with an extra X chromosome resulting in small testicles, breasts and reduced muscle mass.
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Marfan syndrome causes and symptoms
Autosomal dominant: Mutation of gene that makes fibrin (protein in connective tissue) inherited from one parent. Leads to disproportionate legs and arms, heart murmurs, tall and slender build
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Turners syndrome
A female with only 1 X chromosome due to non disjunction. Girls affected are short, infertile and have heart defects.
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Huntington’s
Autosomal dominant disorder causing progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain. Leads to uncontrollable movements, difficulty with speech, lack of awareness
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Sickle cell disease
Autosomal recessive disease where abnormal (sickle shaped) hemoglobin are inherited. Causes fatigue, pooling if blood in spleen, low resistance to infection, and pain.
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Autosomal recessive Autosomal dominant
Two copies of abnormal gene must be present in order to develop le disease. One copy of abnormal gene from one parent needed to get disease.
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Two names of cells that become sperm and egg
Oogonial (overly) Spermatogonial (testes) Both diploid or 2n
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Describe meiosis 1
Interphase- DNA duplicates 46 chromosomes (92) chromatids Prophase- DNA condenses and homologous pairs match up for crossing over to transfer genetic information. Metaphase- Chromosomes in pairs at equator of cell Anaphase- Chromosomes pulled away Telophase and cytokinesis- 2 new nuclei form 2 new cells
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Describe meiosis 2
Prophase 2-Spindle form Metaphase 2- Chromosomes lime up in single file line Anaphase 2- Chromatids pulled away Telophase 2 and cytokinesis- 4 haploid cells formed
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What is the meaning of each.... P F1 F2
P=parental generation F1- First filial generation F2- Second filial generation
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Purebred Hybrid
Organism that is the offspring of genetically similar parents that were both homozygous for a trait. Organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents.
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Dominant Recessive
Expressed in phenotype Only expressed in phenotype when paired with another recessive allele
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Why do two heterozygous Tall plants create three tall and one short?
The paired genes separate and recombine. (Law of segregation) TtxTt=TT, Tt,Tt,tt 3:1

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