Key Concepts in Heredity and Genetics
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What is a pedigree?

A graphic representation of genetic inheritance.

In pedigrees, males are represented with a _________, and females are represented with a _________.

square, circle

What is incomplete dominance?

Inheritance pattern where the phenotype of a heterozygote is intermediate between those of the two homozygotes.

What are autosomes?

<p>Pairs of matching homologous chromosomes in somatic cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are sex-linked traits?

<p>Traits controlled by genes located on sex chromosomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is polygenic inheritance?

<p>Inheritance pattern of a trait controlled by two or more genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a karyotype?

<p>Chart of metaphase chromosome pairs arranged according to length and location of the centromere.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a carrier in genetics?

<p>A heterozygous individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are codominant alleles?

<p>Pattern where phenotypes of both homozygote parents are produced in heterozygous offspring so that both alleles are expressed equally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traits controlled by two or more alleles have ________ _______.

<p>multiple alleles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are sex chromosomes?

<p>Two chromosomes which determine the sex of an individual and are indicated by X and Y.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is polygenic inheritance?

<p>The inheritance pattern of a trait that is controlled by two or more genes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

A pedigree is a ______ ____ of inheritance.

<p>family tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

Most human genetic disorders are inherited as rare _________ alleles, but some are inherited as ________ alleles.

<p>recessive, dominant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some alleles can be expressed as __________ _________ or __________.

<p>incomplete dominance, codominance</p> Signup and view all the answers

There may be many _____ for one trait, or many _____ that interact to produce a trait.

<p>alleles, genes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Cells have matching pairs of __________ ___________ called autosomes.

<p>homologous chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sex chromosomes contain _____ that determine the ___ of an individual.

<p>genes, sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Inheritance patterns of _____ located on sex chromosomes are due to ___________ in the number and kind of sex chromosomes in _____ and _______.

<p>genes, differences, males, females</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do environments influence trait expression?

<p>The expression of some traits is affected by the internal and external environments of the organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What controls the majority of human traits?

<p>The majority of human traits are controlled by multiple alleles or by polygenic inheritance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sex-linked traits are determined by inheritance of ___ ___________.

<p>sex chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

X-linked traits are usually passed from carrier _______ to their ____ offspring.

<p>females, male</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nondisjunction may result in an abnormal ______ of ___________.

<p>number, chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can identify unusual numbers of chromosomes in an individual?

<p>A karyotype</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Key Concepts in Heredity and Genetics

  • Pedigree: A visual representation illustrating genetic inheritance patterns across generations.
  • Symbols in Pedigrees: Males are represented by squares, while females are illustrated with circles.

Patterns of Inheritance

  • Incomplete Dominance: In this inheritance pattern, the heterozygote's phenotype is a blend of the phenotypes of both homozygotes.
  • Codominance: Both alleles in a heterozygote are fully expressed, resulting in offspring that exhibit traits from both homozygous parents.

Chromosome Types

  • Autosomes: Pairs of homologous chromosomes found in somatic cells that do not determine sex.
  • Sex Chromosomes: X and Y chromosomes that determine an individual's sex.

Genetic Disorders and Traits

  • Sex-linked Traits: Characteristics controlled by genes located on sex chromosomes, with X-linked traits often being passed from carrier females to male offspring.
  • Polygenic Inheritance: Traits that are influenced by multiple genes, which can be located on different chromosomes.

Genetic Terminology

  • Karyotype: A chart that displays chromosome pairs arranged by their length and the position of their centromeres, useful for identifying chromosomal abnormalities.
  • Carrier: An individual who is heterozygous for a trait, typically carrying a recessive allele without expressing it.

Variation in Traits

  • Multiple Alleles: Some traits are controlled by more than two alleles affecting the phenotypic outcome.
  • Influence of Environment: Internal and external factors can modify the expression of certain traits in organisms.

Patterns of Inheritance Overview

  • Common Inheritance Patterns: Most human traits arise from either multiple alleles or polygenic inheritance, leading to considerable variability in traits.
  • Nondisjunction Events: Can lead to abnormal chromosome numbers, often resulting in serious genetic disorders that are usually lethal when affecting autosomes.

Genetic Relationships and Consequences

  • Homologous Chromosomes: Autosomes consist of matching chromosome pairs.
  • Sex Chromosome Variability: The differences in sex chromosomes among males and females account for varying inheritance patterns of sex-linked genes.

Identifying Genetic Conditions

  • Karyotyping: Helps detect unusual numbers of chromosomes, indicating potential genetic disorders.

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Explore essential concepts in heredity and genetics through this quiz. Test your knowledge on pedigree symbols, patterns of inheritance, chromosome types, and genetic disorders. Enhance your understanding of how traits are passed through generations.

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