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Childhood and Adolescence
Chapter 2
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Undergraduate 1
02/11/2015

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Chromosomes
Definition
Rod-shaped structures that are composed of genes and found within the nuclei of cells.
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Mitosis
Definition
Splits lengthwise to double in number. Half of each chromosome combines to retake original form. 46 chromosomes.
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Meiosis
Definition
Each pair of chromosomes splits and one member of each pair moves to the new cell. 23 chromosomes.
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Allele
Definition
Member of a pair of chromosomes.
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Multifactorial problems
Definition
Stem from the interaction of heredity and environmental factors.
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Down Syndrome
Definition
Chromosomal abnormality. Intellectual disability and caused by an extra chromosome in the 21st pair.
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Cystic Fibrosis
Definition
Fatal genetic disorder where mucus obstructs the lungs and pancreas.
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Genotype
Definition
Genetic form, or construction of a person as determined by heredity. Traits inherited from our parents. (Genes)
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Phenotype
Definition
Actual form or constitution of a person as determined by heredity and environmental factors. Our actual traits. (What we look like)
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Autism
Definition
Developmental disorder characterized by failure to relate to others, communication problems, intolerance of change, and ritualistic behavior.
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Artificial Insemination
Definition
Injection of sperm into the uterus to fertilize an ovum.
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In Vitro Fertilization
Definition
Fertilization of an ovum in a laboratory dish.
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