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5.1 & 5.2 Terms
Science Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| multiple alleles | three or mores forms of a gene that code for a single trait |
| sex chromosomes | are one of the 23 pair of chromosomes in each body cell |
| sex-linked genes | genes on the X and Y chromosomes |
| carrier | a person who has one recessive allele for a trait and one dominate allele |
| genetic disorder | 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. |
| karyotpye | is a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell |