Pedigrees and Karyotypes

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What does the genotype Bb indicate about an individual?

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The individual is considered to be Heterozygous.

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What is Turner's syndrome characterized by in terms of chromosomes?

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There is no Y chromosome.

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What chromosomal mutation is associated with 'Cry of the cat' syndrome?

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Chromosome 5 is too short (missing a piece).

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What are Aa, DD, Bb, and yy examples of?

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They are examples of genotypes.

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What chromosomal mutation is associated with Edwards Syndrome?

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There are 3 of chromosomes 18.

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Define genotype.

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an individual, represented by alleles.

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Define phenotype.

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Phenotype refers to the observable characteristics or traits of an individual.

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What is a karyotype?

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A karyotype is a visual representation of an individual's chromosomes, arranged in pairs.

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What does homozygous mean?

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Homozygous refers to having two identical alleles for a particular gene.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Heterozygous refers to having two different alleles for a particular gene.