CA3 Study

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What is the likelihood that an affected individual with an autosomal dominant trait will have an affected parent?

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100%

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Which process results in the formation of gametes?

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Meiosis

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What type of trait is characterized as autosomal recessive?

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A trait that requires two copies of the recessive allele for expression.

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What are the gametes responsible for creating sex cells?

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Sperm and egg, produced through meiosis.

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What is the correct phenotype for an organism with the genotype BB?

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Blue

Front

Define autosomal dominant trait.

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A trait that is expressed when at least one dominant allele is present.

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Define meiosis.

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four gametes.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What does it mean for a trait to be sex-linked?

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A trait that is associated with a gene located on a sex chromosome.

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What is a phenotype?

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The observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism.