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Heredity Test

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Sex Chromosomes In humans and other mammals females have two similar sex chromosomes (XX) while males have dissimilar ones (XY)
Autosome the 44 chromosomes not involved in sex determination.
Pedigree Chart that shows relationship within a family
Carrier an individual that has a gene for a disease but does NOT have a disease it's self
Polygenic Determined by polygenes
Autosomal Recessive Disorders Albinism No pigment in skin, eyes, and hair. Happens at birth with no cure.
Autosomal Recessive Disorders Cystic Fibrosis Mucas in the lungs and in GI track. Happens at birth with no cure.
Autosomal Recessive Disorders PKU Blindness and Mental Retardation
Autosomal Recessive Disorders Tay-Sachs Build up of lipids in brain, Causing Mental retardation, blindness and death in early childhood.
Autosomal Dominant Disorders Achondroplasia Dwarfism. Happens at birth with no cure.
Autosomal Dominant Disorders Huntington's Disease Deterioration of nerves and muscles mentally and physically. Happens at mid-life
Autosomal Dominant Disorders Hypercholterolemia Build of cholesteral. Happens at mid-life
Autosomal Codominant Disorders Sicle cell disease Blood cells of red blood cells are sickle shaped.
Karyotype Chart showing photographs of chromosomes grouped in ordered pairs
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