Introduction

Question 1

There are 44 and 2

Answer 1

autosomes and sex chromosomes

Question 2

Total of 46 chromosomes..

Answer 2

23 pairs

Question 3

Genetic mutations can be inherited from the..

Answer 3

sex chromosomes (sex-links) or autosomal chromosomes (autosomal linked)

Question 4

Autosomal inheritance

Answer 4

Inherit 2 mutated genes which often means it is passed on by 2 carriers

Question 5

Autosomal dominant

Answer 5

One mutant copy of the gene to have the disorder

Likely that a parent will also have the disease

Question 6

Sex-linked inheritance

Answer 6

X-linked more common than Y-linked
X chromosome is larger and as males only inherit one X-chromosome they have a higher chance pf inheriting an X-linked disorder