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What is the primary purpose of family studies in measuring heritability?
What is the primary purpose of family studies in measuring heritability?
Which of the following best describes canalization in genetic terms?
Which of the following best describes canalization in genetic terms?
During which stage of prenatal development do major organs and body systems develop rapidly?
During which stage of prenatal development do major organs and body systems develop rapidly?
What is a teratogenic factor?
What is a teratogenic factor?
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Which method is commonly used to monitor prenatal development?
Which method is commonly used to monitor prenatal development?
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What defines the reaction range in genetics?
What defines the reaction range in genetics?
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Which of the following factors may negatively influence sperm quality?
Which of the following factors may negatively influence sperm quality?
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Which of the following is NOT a recognized factor in prenatal care?
Which of the following is NOT a recognized factor in prenatal care?
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What is the primary difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins?
What is the primary difference between monozygotic and dizygotic twins?
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What factor contributes to an increased rate of multiple births?
What factor contributes to an increased rate of multiple births?
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Which of the following statements about dominant and recessive inheritance is true?
Which of the following statements about dominant and recessive inheritance is true?
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What determines the phenotypic expression of a trait?
What determines the phenotypic expression of a trait?
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What is a characteristic feature of chromosomal abnormalities?
What is a characteristic feature of chromosomal abnormalities?
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Which of the following conditions is associated with a dominant abnormal gene?
Which of the following conditions is associated with a dominant abnormal gene?
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What is the definition of epigenesis?
What is the definition of epigenesis?
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Which statement about sex-linked inheritance is correct?
Which statement about sex-linked inheritance is correct?
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What role does genetic counseling serve for prospective parents?
What role does genetic counseling serve for prospective parents?
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Which genetic testing concern relates to ethical considerations?
Which genetic testing concern relates to ethical considerations?
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Study Notes
Forming a New Life - Chapter 3
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Genetic Testing and Engineering: Genomics studies gene functions and interactions. Genetic testing raises ethical questions regarding testing children and potential predispositions to diseases.
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Guideposts for Study: Key topics include conception, multiple births, heredity in determining sex and traits, heredity/environment interaction, roles of heredity/environment in health/intelligence, and prenatal development stages.
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Conceiving New Life: Fertilization involves the union of sperm and ovum to create a single-celled zygote, also known as conception.
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Two Types of Multiple Births: Monozygotic (MZ) twins result from one egg and one sperm, sharing 100% of genes. Dizygotic (DZ) twins result from two eggs and two sperm, with 50% shared genes.
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Rise in Multiple Birth Rate: Factors include delaying childbirth and increased use of fertility drugs. Risks include pregnancy complications, premature delivery, and lower birth weight potentially leading to infant disability or death.
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Fetal Development: A presentation of fetal stages is referenced via a YouTube link. (Link omitted per instructions)
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Mechanisms of Heredity: DNA: This section details DNA structure (which is diagrammed in the slide)
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Determination of Sex: Sex is determined by the combination of sex chromosomes: XX for female and XY for male.
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Sex Determination (Chromosomes): Chromosomes are coils of DNA carrying genes. Autosomes are not related to sexual expression (22 pairs). Sex chromosomes (1 pair) determine sex - XX = female and XY = male.
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Dominant and Recessive Inheritance: Dominant traits are expressed with heterozygosity (only one dominant allele). Recessive traits require homozygosity (two recessive alleles).
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Trait Inheritance: Alleles are copies of genes, with homozygous (same copies) or heterozygous (different copies). Polygenic inheritance involves interactions of multiple genes to determine traits. This is a common pattern for most traits.
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Dominant-Recessive Inheritance: Tongue Curling Example: A diagram illustrates a tongue-curling example.
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Gene Expression: Genotype refers to the genetic makeup (alleles). Phenotype is the observable expression of that makeup. Multifactorial transmission means experience (environment) influences gene expression.
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Epigenesis: Epigenetic framework alters how cells "read" genes' DNA, impacting traits like cancer and illness. Environmental factors alter epigenetic markers.
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Inherited Defects: Defects can be dominant, recessive, or incomplete (partial dominance). Sickle cell anemia is an example of incomplete dominance.
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Sex-Linked Inheritance: Inheritance patterns related to sex chromosomes. The odds of inheriting an abnormal gene from a carrier mother are detailed (50/50 chance).
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Sex-Linked Defects: Examples include red/green color blindness and hemophilia. Traits impact males and females differently. Carriers may pass on a gene without being affected themselves.
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Chromosomal Abnormalities: Errors in cell division cause missing or extra chromosomes. These issues can affect either sex chromosomes or autosomes.
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Down Syndrome: Trisomy 21 (extra 21st chromosome) is the most frequent autosomal disorder. It tends to be associated with developmental challenges (moderate to severe).
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Genetic Counseling: Helps assess genetic defect risk in prospective parents, especially when there is already a child with a defect, a family history, or an ethnic background that has higher risk. Charts, like a karyotype, can reveal abnormalities.
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Behavioral Genetics: Focuses on how heredity and environment influence behavioral traits. Heritability measures the proportion of traits influenced by genetics in a population using statistical models(a formula is presented). Nature vs. nurture describes the debate on the relative contributions of these factors to traits.
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Measuring Heritability: Techniques include family studies (bio-relative trait sharing), adoption studies (adopted vs biological relatives), and twin studies (MZ vs DZ twin trait resemblance).
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Heredity & Environment: Working Together: Concepts like reaction range (potential trait variations) and canalization (heritable limitations on trait development) illustrate interplay between genetic makeup and environmental experience.
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Intelligence and Reaction Range: (A diagram illustrates the concept of reaction range for intelligence, demonstrating that phenotype intelligence can vary within a range defined by one's genotype.)
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Genotype-Environment (G x E) Correlations: Explains interactions between genes and environment - passive (parents' environments foster the trait), reactive (children evoke responses based on their traits), and active (choosing environments that best fit the traits).
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Nonshared Environment: Development is shaped by unique environmental factors each child experiences (accidents, illnesses, peer interactions).
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Traits Influenced by Heredity & Environment: Obesity, intelligence, school achievement, personality, and schizophrenia are examples of traits influenced by a combination of heredity and environment.
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Stages of Prenatal Development: This describes the germinal, embryonic, and fetal stages and their durations.
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Germinal Stage Development: Describes early cell division and attachment to the uterine wall in detail.
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Embryonic Stage Characteristics: Rapid development of organs and body systems during the embryonic stage. A risk of spontaneous abortion exists.
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Development During Fetal Stage: Key detail is continued development to fetal maturity.
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Maternal Factors: Teratogens (birth defects), maternal nutrition, weight, drugs/alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, illnesses, STDs, age and stress, and environmental hazards are factors that affect prenatal development.
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Paternal Factors: Exposure to environmental hazards that can negatively impact sperm and paternal age can also influence fertility
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Monitoring Prenatal Development: Ultrasound, amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), embryoscopy, and maternal blood tests are techniques used.
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Prenatal Care: Education, social services, and nutrition are aspects included in prenatal care. This care is not universally available or equally available between SES and ethnic groups.
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Preconception care: CDC physical examinations/vaccinations, risk screenings, and counseling.
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Dive into Chapter 3 of 'Forming a New Life' to explore critical concepts in genetic testing, engineering, and the science of conception. This chapter examines the intricacies of heredity and environmental factors in health and intelligence, alongside twin types and the rising rates of multiple births. Gain a deeper understanding of the ethical implications and study guideposts for this fascinating journey into human development.
