Repro Definitions Flashcards
1
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Sex differentiation
A
when a group of unspecified cells develops into a function, recognizable group of cells with a common function
-Male or Female repro tracts
2
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Sex determination
A
sexual characteristics of an organism usually consisting of genetic or hormonal parameters
3
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Karyotype
A
chromosomal complement of organism
-Canine: 78 XX (female), 78 XY (male)
4
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Genotype
A
alleles genetic constitution of an individual: AA, Aa, aa
5
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Phenotype
A
observed characteristics of individual
6
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Chimera
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fusion of two different zygotes in a single embryo
7
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Mosaic
A
(non dysjunction event) two different cell lines originating from same individual
