Genetics Part II Review
WRITE THE ANSWERS TO THIS ON ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER!!!!!!!
1. Define the following Terms:
Autosome
Sex chromosomes
Pedigree
Sex-linked disease
Haploid
Diploid
Homologous chromosomes Sex determination
Crossing-over
Genetic variation
2. Be able to use a Punnett square to predict: combinations for crosses for sex-linked genetic disorders
(especially hemophilia)
3. What is a sex-linked genetic disorder? Give examples. Are males or females most affected by these
disorders?
4. Know the symptoms, treatment, prognosis, and distribution of each of the following genetics disorders:
a. Sickle-cell anemia
b. Cystic fibrosis
c. Hemophilia
d. Huntington’s disease
e. Tay-Sach’s disease
f. PKU
5. Explain why crossing-over and separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis is important to the
survival of the species.
6. *********Be able to write an essay comparing mitosis to meiosis. (Complete sentences required.)
7. Define haploid vs. diploid – which types of cells have these chromosome numbers?
8. Diagram how sex determination works.
9. Diagram and label spermatogenesis & oogenesis.
10. Draw a pedigree. Explain what the symbols mean.
Genetics Part II Review
WRITE THE ANSWERS TO THIS ON ANOTHER SHEET OF PAPER!!!!!!!!
1. Define the following Terms:
Autosome
Sex chromosomes
Pedigree
Sex-linked disease
Haploid
Diploid
Homologous chromosomes Sex determination
Crossing-over
Genetic variation
2. Be able to use a Punnett square to predict: combinations for crosses for sex-linked genetic disorders
(especially hemophilia)
3. What is a sex-linked genetic disorder? Give examples. Are males or females most affected by these
disorders?
4. Know the symptoms, treatment, prognosis, and distribution of each of the following genetics disorders:
a. Sickle-cell anemia
b. Cystic fibrosis
c. Hemophilia
d. Huntington’s disease
e. Tay-Sach’s disease
f. PKU
5. Explain why crossing-over and separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis is important to
the survival of the species.
6. *********Be able to write an essay comparing mitosis to meiosis. (Complete sentences required.)
7. Define haploid vs. diploid – which types of cells have these chromosome numbers?
8. Diagram how sex determination works. Use a punnett square.
9. Diagram and label spermatogenesis & oogenesis.
10. Draw a pedigree. Explain what the symbols mean.