Lecture 5 - Genetic & environmental disease II Flashcards
1
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Genes =
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hereditary elements
2
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Difference between genotype and phenotype
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Genotype = genetic makeup Phenotype = physical characteristics
3
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3 types of genetic defects
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deletion of DNA, gain of DNA, mutation of DNA
4
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What are the types of autosomal chromosomal germline defects?
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Numerical, structural, translocation
5
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Germline defects =
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all cells affected -> heritable
6
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Penetrance =
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the frequency with which a dominant or homozygous recessive gene shows itself in individuals of a population
