Lesson #2 Flashcards
23rd pair of chromosomes:
Sex chromosomes.
1st-22nd chromosomes:
Autosomes.
Meiosis:
Sexual reproduction, produces 4 haploid gametes (Sperm or eggs) - These are genetically unique due to crossing over and independent assortment.
Mitosis:
Produces genetically identical, diploid, cells.
Genotype:
Genetic coding for a specific trait.
Gene nomenclature in mice and rats:
Gene symbol - Sox2 (in italics)
Protein designation - SOX2
Gene nomenclature in humans, primates, and domestic species:
Gene symbol - SOX2 (in italics)
Protein designation - SOX2 (not in italics)
The short arm of chromosome:
P arm.
The long arm of chromosome:
Q arm.
Polygenic traits:
multiple genes located on more than one chromosome contributing to 1 trait - eye color/skin tone.
The additive effects of many abnormal genes and environmental factors, that will be passed down in families?
Multifactorial events.
Examples of multifactorial events:
Obesity, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and diabetes.
What can occur from a single gene or a chromosomal defect?
Genetic disorders.
This may occur spontaneously or due to toxic substances - such as radiation, chemicals, etc.
Genetic mutations.
True or false - Single gene mutations in both autosomes and sex chromosomes are spread to offspring?
FALSE - single gene mutations are passed down in sex chromosomes, but not in autosomes.
Mendelian traits are caused by:
Inheritance of defective alleles - either 1 (dominant) or 2 (recessive) alleles.
True or false - X-linked dominant and recessive genes are examples of non-mendelian inheritance.
True!
_______ ________ ________ normally affect structural proteins and receptors.
Autosomal dominant mutations.
_________ ________ _________ normally cause defective enzymes.
Autosomal recessive mutations.