Pedigree Charts
A pedigree chart is a genetic representation of a family tree that diagrams the __________________ of a trait or disease.
Inheritance
What are the three possible genotypes of an individual?
Hetrozygous, Homozygous Dominiant, Homozygous Recessive
A segment of DNA which codes for a specific protein is called a ____________.
Gene
Transcription occurs in the _____________.
Nucleus
The monomers of proteins are (what they are made of)__________.
Amino Acids
A circle on a pedigree chart represents a _____________.
Famale
Punnett squares predict the ____________ of a trait in the offspring.
Probability
In DNA what are the corresponding base pairs?
A-T & C-G
The outcome of protein synthesis (transcription & translation) is a ______________.
Protein
Proteins are a chemical, reaction, molecule or atom?
molecule
A square on a pedigree chart represents a ___________.
Male
If two hetrozygous parents mate, what is the probability their offspring will have the hetrozygous genotype?
50%
DNA codes for _____________.
Proteins
Translation occurs in the (organelle)________________.
Ribosome
What are one of the categories of proteins found in your body?
Antibodies, contractile, enzymes, hormonal, structural, storage, transport
If the shape is shaded in, that means that the individual is _____________.
Affected
If two homozygous recessive parents mate, what is the probability their offspring will also be homozygous recessive?
100%
DNA is stored in the ___________ which can be found in the cell nucleus.
Chromosome
During transcription _____________ makes a single stranded copy of the DNA.
mRNA
What is the type of protein that is affected in individuals with albinism?
Melanin
If the trait being traced on the pedigree chart is recessive, the genotype of the affected individual will be ____________ ____________.
Homozygous Recessive
If brown eyes are dominant, what the probability a hetrozygous brown eyed father and a blue eyed mother would have a blue eyed baby?
50%
In the DNA/mRNA combination, what are the corresponding base pairs?
A-U & C-G
______________ carries amino acids during Translation.
tRNA
The function of a protein is determined by its_____________.
Shape/Structure