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define incomplete dominance   when 2 alleles don't mask each other  
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define sex-linked trait   usually carried on x chromosomes  
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define mutation   change in DNA  
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define chromosome mutations   changes in structure of the chromosome or is a loss of an entire chromosome  
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define deletion   a piece of chromosome breaks off  
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define inversion   a piece of chromosome breaks off and reattaches itself in opposite direction  
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define translocation   a piece of chromosome breaks off and reattaches itself to a non homologous chromosome  
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define nondisjunction   replicated chromosomes do not break apart so one cell has an extra chromosome and one cell has one less  
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what are the examples of nondisjunction   Downs syndrome, Turners syndrome, XYY, Kinefelters, Polygenetic traits  
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what is Downs Syndrome   a person has an extra 21st chromosome  
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what is Kinefelters   mentally challenged  
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what is Turners syndrome   immature physical development  
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what is XYY   linked men to violent crimes  
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what is polygenetic traits   controlled by more than 1 gene  
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what are the 4 roles of nondisjunction   how traits are inherited, explain characteristics, determine probability, use pedigrees and karyotypes  
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3 characteristics of karyotype   pictures of chromosomes, identifying nondisjunction, can see extra or missing chromosome  
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define amniocentesis   insert a large needle into uterus and remove amniotic fluid  
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define fetoscopy   insert a camera or surgical tools  
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define ultrasound   bounce sound waves to produce an image  
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define pedigree   a record that traces how a trait is inherited  
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what is a gene transfer   insert genetic material into virus which takes it to body cells and attacks them  
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define genetic engineering   insert DNA from one organism to another  
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