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FCSDBio CH 11-13
Genes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| screening | chemical analysis of blood sample |
| cloning | genetically identical plants |
| Type AB | blood type with genotype |
| Type B | blood type with genotype IBIB or IBi |
| PKU | the lack of an enzyme to metablolize phenylalanine |
| XX | a female sex chromosome |
| gel electrophoresis | the method of separating DNA fragments |
| karyotyping | enlarged photgraphs of homologous chromosomes |
| genetic engineering | genetic information transferred from one organism to another |
| Type O | bloodtype with genotype ii |
| human genome project | purpose is to map every gene on every human chromosome |
| Tay-Sachs | lack an enzyme to break down fatty materials in the brain |
| XY | male sex chromosomes |
| enzymes | used to cut and rearrange the DNA in a human cell |
| sperm | determines sex of baby at fertilization |
| Type A | blood type with genotype IAIA or IAi |
| Down's Syndrome | extra chromosome on Number 21 |
| Sickle Cell Anemia | many red blood cells that are abnormally shaped |
| environment | can influence the expression og genes |
| human growth hormone | a substance that can be produced by genetic engineering |
| gene linkage | genes are inherited together |
| amniotic fluid | body fluid used in amniocentesis |
| gametes | mutations can be transmitted to offspring if they occur in these cells |
| Xc Xc | colorblind female |
| deletion | loss of one or more bases making up a chromosome |
| mutagen | substance that can cause a chemical change in the DNA |
| autosomes | males have 2 sex chromosomes, XY and 22 pairs of __________? |
| XcY | colorblind male |
| XCXc | carrier female for colorblindness |
| insulin | a substance produced by genetic engineering |
| bacteria | used to grow human insulin for genetic engineering |
| gene mutation | a change in the base sequence of DNA |
| XCY | colorblind male |
| XCXC | normal female for colorblind trait |