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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 | one of the 23 pairs of chromosomes in each body cell |
| sex-linked genes | genes on the y and x chromosomes are often called sex-linked genes |
| carrier | a person that has one recessive allele for a trait, but does not have the trait |
| genetic disorder | an abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes |
| pedigree | a chart that tracks which members of your family have a particular trait |
| karyotype | a picture of all the chromosomes in a cell arranged in pairs |