How many pairs of chromosomes do sex cells (egg and sperm) contain?
23
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Is it the sperm cell or the ovum that determines the sex of a baby?
Sperm Cell
2 of 17
Allele
Different forms f the same gene
3 of 17
Genotype
The genes you carry- Represented by letters Tt
4 of 17
Phenotype
Your physical appearance as a result of the genes you carry
5 of 17
Dominant
Only need 1 allele to show the characteristics
6 of 17
Recessive
You need 2 alleles to show the characteristics
7 of 17
Homozygous
Same alleles e.g TT or tt
8 of 17
Heterozygous
Different allele Tt
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Huntington's disease is caused by what allele?
Dominant
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3 symptoms of Huntington's disease
Loss of muscle. Forgetfulness. Loss of understanding.
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What allele causes cystic fibrosis?
Recessive
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Name 3 symptoms in the digestive system
Thick sticky mucus in the pancreas. Prevents enzyme release. Food not digested properly.
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Name 2 symptoms in the respiratory system
Thick sticky mucus, blocks passageway in the lungs. Breathlessness and respiratory diseases.
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What does a faulty allele do?
Forms mucus
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List 3 reasons why to getting a genetic test?
To determine if inherited disease. Likely hood of developing a disease. Test embryos for embryo selection. Test an individual before prescribing drugs.
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what are the Implications of genetic testing?
Risk of miscarriage. Inaccurate results including false positive and false negative. To not or have children.
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Sperm Cell
Back
Is it the sperm cell or the ovum that determines the sex of a baby?
Card 3
Front
Different forms f the same gene
Back
Card 4
Front
The genes you carry- Represented by letters Tt
Back
Card 5
Front
Your physical appearance as a result of the genes you carry
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