Biology
Genetics Review
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WRITE THE ANSWERS TO THIS ON ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER!!!!!!!!
Define the following terms:
1. Autosome
2. Sex chromosomes
3. Pedigree
4. Sex-linked disease
5. Haploid
6. Diploid
7. Homologous chromosomes
8. Sex determination
9. Crossing-over
10. Genetic variation
11. Be able to use a Punnett square to predict: combinations for crosses for sexlinked genetic disorders (especially hemophilia)
12. What is a sex-linked genetic disorder? Give examples. Are males or females most
affected by these disorders?
13. Know the symptoms, treatment, prognosis, and distribution of each of the
following genetics disorders:
o Sickle-cell anemia
o Cystic fibrosis
Hemophilia
o Huntington’s disease
Tay-Sach’s disease
o PKU
14. Be able to explain why crossing-over and separation of homologous chromosomes
during meiosis is important to the survival of the species.
15. *********Be able to write an essay comparing mitosis to meiosis.
(Complete sentences required.)
16. Know haploid vs. diploid – which types of cells have these chromosome
numbers?
17. Be able to diagram how sex determination works.
18. Be sure to know all about spermatogenesis & oogenesis.
19. Be able to interpret and or draw a pedigree.
20. Review all worksheets and notes, and charts. Be sure to understand what the
correct answers are.