Genetic Disorders Worksheet Page 3
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Section 8-2 notes guide (B): “Genetic Disorders”
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1. (True?/False) Recessive genetic disorders result in the mutation of a recessive !
genetic gene.!
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2. TWO examples of a genetic disorder include:!
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a) _________________________----common in Caucasian-Americans.
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b) __________________________---common in African-Americans.!
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3. (True?/False?) Sex linked traits are located on the sex chromosome.!
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4. Sex chromosomes are “X “and “Y”. !
---- What is the sex genotype for females? ___________!
---- What is the sex genotype for males? ___________!
---- Many sex-linked traits are carried on the ______ chromosome.!
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5. TWO examples of a “sex-linked” disorder include:!
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a) ____________________---have trouble distinguishing between shades of red!
and green.!
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b) ____________________---prevents the blood from clotting and people with this !
condition bleed for a long time after cuts; It can be fatal.!
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