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5.1 - 5.2 Vocab.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Multiple alleles | three or more forms of a gene that code for a single trait |
| Sex Chromosomes | are one of 23 pairs of chromosomes in each body cell |
| Sex-linked Gene | genes on the x and y chromosomes |
| Carrier | a person who has one recessive allele for a trait and one dominant allele |
| Genetic Disorder | is an abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes |
| Pedigree | is a chart or "family tree" that tracks which members of a family have a particular trait |
| Karyotype | is a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell |