SEX LINKAGE

The sex of an individual is determined by the sex chromosomes contributed to the ____ by the sperm and the egg

(*must be in Capital letters)

A genetic family tree that shows how prevalent a trait is in a family unit from generation to generation.

• Pedigree

• Autosomal

• Progeria

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A genetic condition which is the loss of pigment in hair, skin and eyes

• Albinism

• Tay Sachs

• Sickle cell Anemia

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Hemophilia which is the inability of the blood to clot properly.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy will not cause a progressive and degenerative muscle weakness.

• True

• False

A ____ can donate an X or Y

(*must be in Capital letters)

An ____ can donate an X

(*must be in Capital letters)

Some sex-linked traits are associated with disorders.

• True

• False

An affected person has at least a 50% chance of transmitting the dominant allele to each offspring.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

X – linked Recessive Inheritance refers to those situations where a recessive allele on the _ (x or y) chromosome can lead to a trait/condition or disorder.

(*must be in Capital letter)