Non-Mendelian Genetics

How many chromosomes does the human cell have?

• 46

• 44

• 23

• 26

How many chromosome pairs does the human cell have?

• 46

• 23

• 26

• 44

Chromosome pairs 1-22 are specifically referred to as:

• chromosomes

• homologous chromosomes

• Autosomes

• Sex chromosomes

The 23rd chromosome pair is specifically referred to as the ___________.

• chromosomes

• homologous chromosomes

• Autosomes

• Sex chromosomes

Which of the following is an example of an autosomal recessive disease that we discussed in class?

• Huntington's Disease

• Polio

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Acne

Which of the following is an example of an autosomal dominant disease that we discussed in class?

• Huntington's Disease

• Polio

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Acne

Traits that are located on sex chromosomes are referred to as:

• Sex chromosome traits

• Sex traits

• Gender traits

• Sex-linked traits

If a person has a XX for their 23rd pair of chromosomes, they are ______________.

• Sickly

• Male

• Female

• Heterozygous

If a person has a XY for their 23rd pair of chromosomes, they are ______________.

• Sickly

• Male

• Female

• Heterozygous