Inheritance

Question 1

Genetics

Answer 1

study of inheritance

Question 2

Genotype

Answer 2

this is the genetic makeup of a person based on their homologous pair

Question 3

Phenotype

Answer 3

This is the way the genotype is expressed

Question 4

Alleles

Answer 4

genes occupying the same locus on homologous chromosomes

Question 5

Inheritance

Answer 5

transfer of genetically determined characteristics from one generation to the next

Question 6

Punnett square

Answer 6

determines probability of inheritance and the characteristics of the offspring from a given mating eve

Question 7

Sex linked inheritance occurs with..

Answer 7

gene located on the X chromosome

Question 8

Chromosomes are…

Answer 8

DNA and histone proteins

Question 9

Autosomal homologous chromosomes are paired..

Answer 9

paired chromosomes, 1-22

Question 10

Homozygous alleles occur when..

Answer 10

both gene copies from a particular homologous pair encode the same version of the gene

Question 11

Heterozygous alleles occur when..

Answer 11

when each gene copy on a particular homologous pair encode different versions of the gene

Question 12

Haemophiliais is..

Answer 12

X linked inheritance