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HCT Chapter 9
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Autosome | Any chromosome except the X or Y |
| Benign | Self-limiting, not malignant |
| Condition | Change from normal function that cannot be cured |
| Congenital | Referring to conditions that exist at birth regardless of cause |
| Disease | Interruption of normal function of the body, usually caused by microorganisms; can be treated |
| Dominant | Gene trait that appears when carried by only one in the pair of chromosomes |
| Electrolyte | Substance that separates into ions in solution and is capable of conducting electricity |
| Genotype | Genetic pattern of an individual |
| Heredity | Genetic transmission of trait or particular quality from parent to offspring |
| Homeostasis | Tendency of an organism to maintain the "status quo" or the same internal environment |
| Malignant | Characterized by uncontrolled growth, invasive, tending to produce death |
| Mutation | Permanent change in a gene or chromosome |
| Organism | Individual living thing, plant, or animal |
| Phenotype | Physical, biochemical, and physiological configuration of an individual determined by genes |
| Recessive | Gene trait that does not appear unless carried by both members of a pair of chromosomes |
| Syndrome | Set of symptoms that occur together |