probability
likelihood that a specific event will occur; can be expressed in words, decimals, fractions, and percentages
sex-linked trait
trait that is determined by a gene found on one of the sex chromosomes, or such as the x chromosome in humans
color blind
individual who is affected with partial or total inability to distinguish one or more chromatic colors; usually a sex-linked trait
hemophilia
a sex-linked hereditary blood defect characterized by delayed clotting the blood and difficulty in controlling bleeding even after minor injuries
fragile x syndrome
an x-linked inherited disorder characterized by moderate to severe mental retardation, a long face, and large ears, and large testes in males
muscular dystrophy
any group of hereditary diseases characterized by progressive wasting of muscles
albinism
a defect of melanin production that results in little or no color/pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes
cystic fibrosis
an inherited disease that cause thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract
tay-sachs
autosomal recessive disorder causing a relentless deterioration of physical and mental abilities
phenylketonuria
genetic disorder where an individual lacks the enzyme to break down the amino acid phenylalanine
huntington's disease
inherited degenerative disorder of the central nervous system caused by dominant gene
dwarfism
genetic condition where an individuals' arms and legs are short in comparison to their head and trunk
neurofibromatosis
condition that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue, producing skin and bone abnormalities
incomplete dominance
type of inheritance in which a trait in a heterozygous individual is intermediate between the phenotype of the two parents because the dominant allele is unable to express itself fully
multiple alleles
when there exists more than one allele or gene coding for one specific trait
codominance
the situation in which a heterozygote shows the phenotypic effects of both alleles equally
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Autor: macforfive
Oberthema: Biology
Thema: General Terms
Veröffentlicht: 24.03.2010
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