MES 2 Flashcards
Sex linked trait
Genes for these trees are found on sex chromosomes
Sex limited trait
Autosomal not found on X or Y chromosome
Sex influenced trait
Traits that are influenced by the presence of male or female hormones
Genetic screening
Examination of a persons genetic make up
Five tests used for genetic screening
Ultrasound, amniocentesis, karyotype, feloscopy, chorionic
Ultrasound
Idk
Amniocentesis
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Karyotype
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Chorionic
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Evolution
A change in the allele frequency of a gene in a population over time
Identify the two scientists who created the theory of evolution
Darwin and Mendel
Darwin
Idk
Mendel
Use of alleles in Heritance explain individual variation, not species variation
Difference between scientific law and scientific theory
Theories explain how or why and a law just says why without an explanation
Polymorphism
Phenotypic differences within a species