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5.1 & 5.2 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Multiple Alleles | three or more forms of a gene that code for single trait. |
| Sex Chromosomes | one of 23 pairs of chromosomes. |
| Sex-Linked Gene | genes on the X and Y chromosomes. their alleles passed from parent to child on a sex chromosome. |
| Carrier | a person who has on recessive allele for a trait and one dominant allele. |
| Section 2 | Section 2 |
| Genetic Disorder | an abnormal condition that a person inherits through gene or chromosomes. |
| Pedigree | a chart or "family tree" that tracks which members of a family have a particular trait. |
| Karyotype | a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell. |