Genetics Review Flashcard

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What does an unusually light or white coat color in horses indicate?

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Possible underlying health issues.

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What is the chromosomal condition associated with Trisomy 18?

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A genetic disorder characterized by the presence of an extra 18th chromosome.

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Which gender can express Hemophilia if they inherit the affected X chromosome?

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Males (XY) can express Hemophilia.

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What genetic principle states that the dominant trait overshadows the recessive trait in offspring?

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Law of Dominance.

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What does the Law of Segregation describe in genetics?

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The separation of alleles during gamete formation.

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What is the significance of a karyotype in genetics?

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A karyotype is used to examine chromosomal abnormalities.

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What is the definition of a dominant allele?

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An allele that expresses its trait even in the presence of a recessive allele.

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What is a recessive allele?

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An allele that only expresses its trait when two copies are present.

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What does the Law of Independent Assortment state?

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Genes for different traits are inherited independently of each other.

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What is the role of chromosomes in genetics?

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Chromosomes carry genetic information in the form of genes.