Topic 12 Flashcards
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Define Phenotype
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The physical expression of a trait as a result of genes
2
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Define genotype
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The actual genes that a person possesses
3
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Benefits of genetic screening in sports
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- Identify life threatening conditions such as risk of sudden cardiac death, connective tissue disorder
- identify potential for certain sports based on genetic profile
- Potential to predict susceptibility to injury (reduce risk)
4
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Discuss the influence of genetic factors on sporting performance
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- Predict performers potential (but success influenced by training enviroment)
- Elite athetes could be distingiushed by inheritance of genetics
- Genes can be turned on and off, therefore characteristics influencing performance may not be permenant.
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Image = Q.
Evaluate = both sides +/-
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