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Genetics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Which chromosomes determine sex? | X & Y |
| Are the same genes found on the X & Y chromosome and which one is bigger? | The same genes are not present in both chromosomes and the Y is smaller than the X. |
| What chromosome is responsible for color blindness and hemophilia? Why are the sex linked diseases. | The X chromosome. They are sex linked diseases because they are found on either the X or Y chromosome. |
| Why can females be heterozygous or homozygous but males cannot. (With sex linked genes) | With sex linked genes the X chromosome can have both the dominant and recessive where the male (XY) can only have one or another. |
| Why is the female carrier always heterozygous for an X linked trait? | Female carriers for X-linked recessive alleles are always heterozygous since they require a dominant allele and a recessive allele to be carriers. |
| Polygenetic Inheritance | Involves two or more genes influencing the expression of one trait. |