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Pedigrees and Genetics

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Total cards: 10•Content version: v4•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

Define Autosomal Dominant

Back (Answer)

the gene in question is located on one of the numbered, or non-sex, chromosomes and that a single copy of the gene is enough to cause the trait

#2
Front (Question)

Define Autosomal Recessive

Back (Answer)

the gene in question is located on one of the numbered, or non-sex, chromosomes and needs

#3
Front (Question)

Define Sex-linked Dominant

Back (Answer)

#4
Front (Question)

Define Sex-linked Recessive

Back (Answer)

#5
Front (Question)

Define Carrier

Back (Answer)

#6
Front (Question)

Define X-inactivation

Back (Answer)

#7
Front (Question)

Define Pedigree

Back (Answer)

#8
Front (Question)

Where does a male inherit a sex-linked dominant trait from typically?

Back (Answer)

The X chromosome from their mother

#9
Front (Question)

What sex typically has more recessive sex-linked traits?

Back (Answer)

Males

#10
Front (Question)

In order for a female to have have a sex-linked recessive trait where must they inherit it from?

Back (Answer)

From both parents