T1 - Genetics (Josh) Flashcards
1
Q
Humans are composed of — groups of cells.
A
two
- gametes
- somatic cells
2
Q
What are the two types of cells that humans are composed of?
A
Gametes
Somatic Cells
3
Q
Gametes are —- and Somatic Cells are —-
A
haploid (one copy)
diploid (two copies)
4
Q
Which type of cell has one copy of each type of chromosome (1-22, X or Y)?
A
Gametes (Ova and Sperm)
5
Q
Which type of cells have two copies of each autosome (1-22) and either, XX or XY?
A
Somatic Cells
6
Q
What is the pictorial anaylysis of the number, form, and size of an individual’s chromosomes?
A
karyotype
***uses WBCs and fetal cells in amniotic fluid
7
Q
— is the basic unit of inheritance.
A
Gene
8
Q
— are different forms of a gene.
A
Allele
9
Q
— are alleles found at a locus (location of a gene on a chromosome).
A
Genotype
