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HCT Chapter 9

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