Biology 11.1: Basic Patterns of Human Inheritance

This is an individual who is heterozygous for a recessive disorder:

• Inheritance

• Pedigree

• Carrier

• Genetic

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

This is a diagram that traces the inheritance of a particular trait through several generations:

• Carrier

• Punnett Square

• Human Chart

• Pedigree

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

True or False: The inheritance of a trait over several generations can be shown in a pedigree.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Dr. Garrod observed a condition that was linked to an enzyme deficiency and determined this was a:

• Homozygous Genetic Disorder

• Heterozygous Genetic Disorder

• Dominant Genetic Disorder

• Recessive Genetic Disorder

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Cystic fibrosis is caused by what?

• The gene that codes for a membrane protein is defective.

• Genes do not produce normal amounts of the pigment melanin.

• Absence of the gene that codes for the enzyme that breaks down galactose.

• Absence of a necessary enzyme that breaks down fatty substances.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Albinism is caused by what?

• The gene that codes for a membrane protein is defective.

• Genes do not produce normal amounts of the pigment melanin

• Absence of the gene that codes for the enzyme that breaks down galactose.

• Absence of a necessary enzyme that breaks down fatty substances.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Galactosemia is caused by what?

• The gene that codes for a membrane protein is defective.

• Genes do not produce normal amounts of the pigment melanin.

• Absence of the gene that codes for the enzyme that breaks down galactose.

• Absence of a necessary enzyme that breaks down fatty substances.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the cause for Tay-Sachs Disease?

• The gene that codes for a membrane protein is defective.

• Genes do not produce normal amounts of the pigment melanin.

• Absence of the gene that codes for the enzyme that breaks down galactose.

• Absence of a necessary enzyme that breaks down fatty substances.

Mark the effects of Cystic Fibrosis:

• Excessive mucus production

• Enlarged liver

• Vision problems

• Digestive and respiratory failure

• Mental disabilities

Mark the effects of Albinism:

• Mental disabilities

• No color in the skin, eyes, and hair

• Skin susceptible to UV damage

• Vision problems

• Enlarged liver