Year9-Inherited Disorders Flashcards

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Whta is a genetically inherited disorder?

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These are conditions passed on from parents to their offspring

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What is cystic fibrosis?

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A recessive allele that produces lots of stocky mucus blocking air passages making it hard to breathe. A person may not expressive cystic fibrosis but may carry the gene. They are called carriers

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What is polydactyl?

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A dominant allele which expresses the being to have extra digits in thier fingers and toes.

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