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Genetics Bend 1 Test 1
Genetics Bend 1 Test 1
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Biology
9th Grade
12/11/2018

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Term
What is the biggest influence causing patients to get Muscular Dystrophy?
Definition
Genetic inheritance
Term
Which chromosome carries the gene for Muscular Dystrophy?
Definition
X chromosome
Term
Which sex chromosome do you get from your mother?
Definition
X chromosome
Term
Which chromosome must be inherited from your dad for you to be male?
Definition
Y chromosome
Term
Which sex chromosome(s) can the father pass on to their offspring?
Definition
X or Y chromosome
Term
What is the only way a female can inherit Muscular Dystrophy?
Definition
If father has disorder and passes X with gene to daughter as well as the mother is carrier and passes X with gene to daughter
Term
What is the chromosome set that is most often associated with Muscular Dystrophy?
Definition
X(with dystrophy gene) and Y
(can also in rare circumstances be XX(if both Xs have dystrophy gene)
Term
When a doctor gives a prognosis of Muscular Dystrophy that is the same as a ___________.
Definition
Diagnosis
Term
Which sex generally inherits Muscular Dystrophy?
Definition
Males
Term
Will a male who has the Muscular Dystrophy gene on their X chromosome have the disease?
Definition
Yes
Term
Can a male have the Muscular Dystrophy gene on their Y chromosome?
Definition
No
Term
What is meant by the term, offspring?
Definition
Children
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[image] On the left set of parents in the diagram image, does the mother carry the Muscular Dystrophy gene?
Definition
No
Term
[image] On the left set of parents in the diagram image, does the father carry the Muscular Dystrophy gene?
Definition
Yes
Term
[image] On the right set of parents in the diagram image, does the father carry the Muscular Dystrophy gene?
Definition
No
Term
[image] On the left set of parents in the diagram image, does the mother carry the Muscular Dystrophy gene?
Definition
Yes
Term
[image] On the left set of parents and children in the diagram image, which offspring carry the Muscular Dystrophy gene?
Definition
The daughters
Term
[image] On the right set of parents and children in the diagram image, which offspring carry the Muscular Dystrophy gene?
Definition
One son carries (and has Muscular Dystrophy) and one daughter carries (but does not have Muscular Dystrophy)
Term
[image] In the Punnett Square, which combination represents homozygous dominant?
Definition
AA
Term
[image] In the Punnett Square, which combination represents homozygous recessive?
Definition
aa
Term
[image] In the Punnett Square, which combination represents heterozygous?
Definition
Aa
Term
[image] In the Punnett Square, what percentage of offspring are predicted to be heterozygous?
Definition
50%
Term
[image] In the Punnett Square, what percentage of offspring are predicted to be homozygous recessive?
Definition
25%
Term
[image] In the Punnett Square, what percentage of offspring are predicted to be homozygous dominant?
Definition
25%
Term
What is the difference in exercise recommendations for individuals with Muscular Dystrophy vs. those without the disorder?
Definition
Those with the disorder may only participate in moderate exercise while those without the disease can participate fully in exercise.
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