12 Questions
What is the type of trait that affects only the X chromosome?
X-linked trait
What is the main function of RNA?
To make proteins
What is the type of protein that allows movement?
Contractile and Motor protein
What is the overall protein structure that results from the aggregation of polypeptide subunits?
Quaternary structure
What is the type of inheritance where both traits are expressed?
Co-dominance
What is the direction of DNA elongation during DNA replication?
5’ to 3’
What is the symbol used to represent a deceased individual in a pedigree chart?
1 cross
What is the term for the study of genes and how they are passed down to future generations?
Genetics
What is the term for an allele that will always be expressed if an individual has one copy of it?
Dominant
What is the term for a trait that is controlled by genes on the X chromosome?
Sex Linked
What is the term for an individual's genetic makeup?
Genotype
What is the purpose of a Punnett Square?
To determine the probability of an offspring's genotype and phenotype
Learn about the basics of creating and interpreting a genetics pedigree chart, which diagrams the inheritance of a trait within a family. Understand the symbols used for males, females, affected individuals, probands, and more.
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