L46. Genetics Flashcards
1
Q
What are the symbols for the following? Male Female Affected Carrier
A
Square
circle
coloured shape
half coloured shape
2
Q
What are the symbols for the following? Identical twins Proband (starting person) Pregnant Miscarriage
A
A with 2 circles attached at base
arrow up diagonally
unshaded diamond
shaded diamond
3
Q
What does autosomal inheritance mean?
A
Children are equally likely to inherit the gene (not dominant or recessive)
4
Q
What does X-linked recessive mean?
A
Females have an extra X to protect them from showing the affected trait.
5
Q
What do phenotype and genotype mean?
A
Phenotype = appearance genotype = genetic code
