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Title: 14 Human Heredity

Description: human heredity

Total Flash Cards: 7

Created: 07/15/2009 17:56:54

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karyotype
 Definition
picture of chromosomes arranged for analyzation
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sex chromosomes
 Definition
the chromosomes that determine the individuals sex (X and Y)
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autosomes
 Definition
every chromosome except the sex chromosomes
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pedigree
 Definition
a chart which shows the relationship within a family and who gets an allele
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sex-linked genes
 Definition
genes that the sex-chromosomes determine
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nondisjunction
 Definition
when homologous chromosomes fail to seperate (Causes Down Syndrome)
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DNA fingerprinting
 Definition
a way to identify individuals by looking at their DNA