introduction

Question 1

outward appearance of an individual

Answer 1

phenotype

Question 2

genetic make up of an individual

Answer 2

genotype

Question 3

particular copy of a gene on a chromosome

Answer 3

allele

Question 4

present at birth, usually in all cells

Answer 4

constitutional

Question 5

present at birth, often before birth

Answer 5

congenital

Question 6

passed on from a parent

Answer 6

inherited

Question 7

genetic alteration causing disease

Answer 7

pathogenic

Question 8

term used in clinical genetics

Answer 8

congenital

Question 9

term used more in cancer

Answer 9

constitutional

Question 10

occurring in the body, but not in the gametes

Answer 10

somatic

Question 11

occurring in the testis or ovary, could be passed on

Answer 11

germline

Question 12

parent of a child with a recessive condition

Answer 12

obligate carrier

Question 13

two or more cell lines in one person

Answer 13

mosaic

Question 14

mix of cells from two individuals

Answer 14

chimera

Question 15

bone marro transplant an example of _______

Answer 15

chimera

Question 16

change happens after birth, usually associated with cancer

Answer 16

acquired

Question 17

essential for counseling, establishment of mode of inheritance

Answer 17

pedigree

Question 18

your generation

Answer 18

cousin

Question 19

consanguinity in ___ ____ or closer

Answer 19

second cousin

Question 20

increases offspring chances of having an autosomal recessive disorder

Answer 20

consanguinity