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Genetics

sex-liked genes, carrier,sex chromosomes, genetic disorder, pedigree,......

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Sex-Linked Genes A gene located on a sex chromosome, usually the X-chromosome.
Carrier An individual possessing an unexpressed, recessive trait.
Sex Chromosomes A chromosome, differing in shape or function from other chromosomes, that determines the sex of an individual.
Genetic Disorders A disease or condition caused by an absent or defective gene or by a chromosomal aberration, as in Down Syndrome.
Pedigree A genealogical table, chart, list, or record, especially of a purebred animal.
Selective Breeding the intentional mating of two animals in an attempt to produce offspring with desirable characteristics or for the elimination of a trait
Inbreeding the mating of closely related individuals, as cousins, sire-daughter, brother-sister, or self-fertilized plants, which tends to increase the number of individuals that are homozygous for a trait and therefore increases the appearance of recessive traits.
Hybridizaton to breed or cause the production of (a hybrid).
Clone a cell, cell product, or organism that is genetically identical to the unit or individual from which it was derived.
Genetic Engineering the development and application of scientific methods, procedures, and technologies that permit direct manipulation of genetic material in order to alter the hereditary traits of a cell, organism, or population.
Gene Therapy the application of genetic engineering to the transplantation of genes into human cells in order to cure a disease caused by a genetic defect, as a missing enzyme.
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