Non-Mendelian Genetics

This picture shows what the red blood cell of someone with sickle cell anemia. This disorder is carried on the X chromosome and is most common in sub-saharan populations. What type of inheritance pattern must it follow?

• codominance

• sex-linked inheritance

• multiple allele inheritance

• incomplete dominance

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This diagram represents what type of inheritance pattern?

• sex-linked inheritance
• complete dominance
• codominance
• incomplete dominance

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What is this tool used for?

• to compare DNA of two individuals
• read braille
• analyze genetic disorders in many generations of individuals
• analyze genetic disorders in one individual

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If this image were real, it would represent what type of inheritance?

• incomplete dominance
• codominance
• polygenic inheritance
• compete dominance

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What is the diploid number in human cells?

• 2
• 23
• 46
• 92

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What is the result of meiosis?

• 2 daughter cells that are haploid and genetically different
• 2 daughter cells that are haploid & identical
• 4 daughter cells that are diploid & genetically different
• 4 daughter cells that are haploid & genetically different 

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What percentage of the offspring will have this recessive disease?

• 0%
• 25%
• 50%
• 75%

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If a gene is found only on the X chromosome and not the Y chromosome, it is said to be what?

• sex-linked trait
• polygenic trait
• codominant trait
• incomplete dominance trait

What type of inheritance do two alleles have if their traits blend together? 

• Incomplete Dominance
• Co-Dominance
• Mendelian Inheritance
• Homozygous Inheritance

A calico cat shows both the traits for orange fur and black fur. What kind of allele expression is this?

• Incomplete Dominance
• Co dominance
• Independent assortment
• Recessive inheritance

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