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Bonnie Branch 7th Grade - 4-1 / 4-2 Human Inheritance & Genetic Disorders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| multiple alleles | Three or more forms of a gene that code for a single trait |
| sex-linked gene | A gene that is carried on the X or Y chromosome |
| carrier | A person who has one recessive allele for a trait and one dominant allele, but does not have the trait |
| pedigree | A chart or “family tree” that tracks which members of a family have a particular trait |
| genetic disorder | An abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes |
| karyotype | A picture of all the chromosomes in a cell arranged in pairs |
| amniocentesis | A technique by which a small amount of the fluid that surround a developing baby is removed; the fluid is analyzed to determine whether the baby will have a genetic disorder |