Hemophilia Flashcard

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What causes hemophilia?

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Mutation in one of the genes.

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What are different versions of gene copies called?

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Heterozygous.

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What do the clotting factors do?

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Form a clot.

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Where are genes located?

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On chromosomes.

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What are the same versions of gene copies called?

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Homozygous.

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What is hemophilia?

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A genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains instructions for making proteins.

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What is a chromosome?

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A structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.

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What is the role of clotting factors?

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They are proteins in the blood that help control bleeding.

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What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous?

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Homozygous means having two identical alleles for a trait; heterozygous means having two different alleles.