inherited disorders Flashcards
1
Q
what are some disorders caused by?
A
the inheritance of certain alleles
2
Q
what is polydactyly and what type of allele is it caused by?
A
having extra fingers or toes
caused by a dominant allele
3
Q
what is cystic fibrosis and what type of allele is it caused by?
A
a disorder of the cell membrane
caused by a recessive allele
4
Q
what is embryo screening and what can it be used for?
A
when an embryo’s genetic information is checked
used to see if they have any alleles for a genetic disorder
