14.1 Quiz Review

How many autosomal chromosomes does a human have?

• 2

• 23

• 44

• 72

How many sex chromosomes does a human have?

• 2

• 23

• 44

• 72

Hair color is an example of

• Codominance/Multiple Alleles

• Sex-Linked

• Simple Dominance

Blood type is an example of

• Codominance/Multiple Alleles

• Sex-Linked

• Simple Dominance

Colorblindness is an example of

• Codominance/Multiple Alleles

• Sex-Linked

• Simple Dominance

True or False: Males have a higher susceptibility to certain x-linked disorders. 

• True

• False

Which of the follow statements about pedigrees is true?

• A pedigree is a chart that shows the presence or absence of a trait across several generations.

• By analyzing a pedigree we can infer genotypes and predict future outcomes.

• The information gained from pedigree analysis makes it possible to determine the nature of genes & alleles associated with inherited human traits.

• All of the above.

Achondroplasia (dwarfism) is an example of ____________ inheritance

• Autosomal Recessive

• Autosomal Dominant

• Sex-Linked

Hemophilia is an example of ____________ inheritance

• Autosomal Recessive

• Autosomal Dominant

• Sex-Linked

Sickle Cell Anemia is an example of ____________ inheritance

• Autosomal Recessive

• Autosomal Dominant

• Sex-Linked