03-Heredity & Environment
Genes DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) The basis of heredity Chromosome Molecule of DNA Make up chromosomes Humans = 46 (23 pairs) of chromosomes Genes = Section of chromosomes Allele = Slight normal variation in a gene
Genome = Code for making an individual 20,000 genes (99% in other creatures also) Genotype = The full set of genes for a specific orgasm organism (entire genetic inheritance) Phenotype What you look like based on your genes Appearance, personality, intelligence Genotype = Hidden in your genes Phenotype = Observable characteristics based on genes – E.g. brown eyes
Beginning of life
Gamete Sperm Ovum (egg) Each has23 chromosomes (one half of 46)
Zygote Single cell from two gametes
Male or female? 23 rd pair of chromosomes Female = XX Male = XY
Twins Monozygotic (identical) twins From one zygote Share 100% genes Dizygotic (fraternal) twins Two sperm penetrating two ova Share 50% of their genes
ART = Assisted Reproduction Technology IVF = In Vitro Fertilization Sperm mixed with ova in glass dish Viable embryos implanted ICSI (Intracytoplasmic sperm injection) Intrafallopian sperm injection
One cell to many How genes interact Genotype = Entire set of genes (about 20,000) Phenotype = Appearance (blue eyes) and behavior (alcoholic)
Genotype to phenotype How genes affect appearance and behavior Genes + Environment = Phenotype (Appearance & behavior) E.g. Alcoholism Genes(Varies in intensity) + Environment (Encourages or discourages drinking) = Result
Epigenetic All characteristics are determined by both genes and environment E.g. height and nutrition
Additive heredity Some alleles (gene variations) combine to affect appearance and behavior
Dominant – recessive heredity Dominate genes are more influential than recessive genes. E.g. Brown eyes (Mother-dominate) + Blue eyes (Father-recessive) = Brown eyed child Being a carrier for blue eyes can effect this
Genetic (chromosomal) abnormalities Most often related to age of mother Extra chromosome E.g. Down Syndrome = 47 chromosomes
Abnormalities of the 23 rd. Pair Humans have 44 chromosomes + one X + an “X” or ”Y” Embryos do not develop without one X Missing chromosome E.g. XO Three sex chromosomes XXY XYY Appear normal until puberty
Genetic Counseling Find harmful conditions Affect insurance coverage Jeopardize the marriage