A | B |
Methods of Studying Human Genetics | Population sampling, pedigree studies |
Population Sampling | A small number of individuals represent the whole population |
Twin Studies | determines the effects of genetics vs. environment on identical twins |
Fraternal | nonidentical |
Paternal | identical |
Pedigree Studies | a family record showing how a trait is inherited over several gernerations |
Sigle Allele Dominant | Huntington's Disease |
Single Allele Recessive | Albinism, Cystic Fibrosis, PKU |
Codominant Trait | one trait does not totally mask the second; sickle cell disease |
Sickle Cell Disease | AA-normal;A'A'-lethal,AA'-heterozygote likely to survive malaria |
Multiple Alleles | Controlled by 3 or more alleles |
Blood Types | A,B,AB,O |
Universal Recipient | Type AB can receive blood from any other group |
Antigens | Cause the production of antibodies |
Polygenic | Traits that are controlled by several genes |
Autosomes | all chromosomes except sex chromosomes |
Sex-linked | Hemophilia/colorblindeness |
Sex Influenced Traits | not carried on the X chromosome; pattern baldness |
XX | Female |
XY | Male |