Lecture 6: Genetic Inheritance

Question 1

Where are alleles located?

Answer 1

On identical loci of sister chromatids, each from a different parent

Question 2

What allows for chromosome recombination?

Answer 2

The diploid nature of chromosomes

Question 3

What do we call the short arm of a chromosome?

Answer 3

p

Question 4

What do we call the long arm of a chromosome?

Answer 4

q

Question 5

4 different types of mutations that are chromosomal rearrangements?

Answer 5

1. Inversion
2. Deletion
3. Balanced translocation
4. Insertion (same as Robertsian?)

Question 6

What are the 2 types of mutations?

Answer 6

1. Somatic

2. Germline