Notecards for CH. 4
Science Explorer
Male sex chromosomes are labeled by?
XY
A person with one dominant and one recessive allele, but shows the dominant trait is?
Carrier
A person that inherits an abnormal condition through genes or chromosomes.
Genetic Disorder
Another name for gene splicing?
Genetic Engineering
All of the DNA in one cell of an organism is called?
Genome
A test that arranges chromosomes into pairs.
Karyotype
How many genes does it take, to produce a widow’s peak?
One
What 3 things can alter a person’s height from their environment.
Diet
Living Conditions
Medical Care
Genes that carried on the X and Y chromosome are called?
Sex-Linked
A cross between two genetically different individuals?
Hybridization
Genetic disorder in which a person’s blood clots slowly?
Hemophilia
Genetic disorder that a person body produces abnormally thick mucus?
Cystic Fibrosis
The genetic disorder that gives a person an extra copy of chromosome 21?
Down Syndrome
XX sex chromosomes means what gender?
Female
What is the codominant blood type?
AB
Helps couples understand about genetic disorders is called?
Genetic Counseling
Is used with genetic engineering because it reproduces quickly, and large amounts of genes
can be produced quickly?
Bacteria
Farmers use _________ in cows, to get desired traits for the consumer’s needs.
Selective Breeding
What process will help you clone a plant?
Cutting
What is the chart that helps track which family member has a particular trait.
Pedigree
Explain how two brown eyed parents can have a blue eyed son?
Mom and Dad are carriers of the recessive gene.