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Autosome: the first 22 homologous pairs of chromosomes Sex Chromosome: X and Y chromosome (the 23 rd set of chromosomes) Female: XX Male: XY
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KARYOTYPE
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Karyotype: A visual representation of homologous chromosomes – chromosome pairs are arranged by number, size, and shape BSCS Pg. 750
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Sex – Linked Trait: A trait genetically determined by an allele located on the sex chromosome phenotype
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A genetic disorder is a condition caused by an abnormal gene or chromosome Can be caused by… Extra chromosome Deletion of chromosome Abnormal chromosome (ex: missing gene) Genetic Disorder
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Most common symptoms are intellectual disability and physical abnormalities
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Down Syndrome: Extra 21 chromosome Most common genetic disorder (1/1000) Poor immune system Klinefelter Syndrome: Extra X chromosome (Male) Most common genetic disorder in males (1/1000) No noticeable symptoms (less muscles & facial hair than other males) Edward’s Syndrome: Extra 18 chromosome -80% of affected patients are females Most babies survive for only ~5-10 days after birth Patau Syndrome: Extra 13 chromosome ~80% of children within first year Severe intellectual disability and physical abnormalities Genetic Disorders YOU discovered in the JOUNG HOSPITAL
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What can doctors use to identify genetic disorders? KARYOTYPE What is a karyotype? A visual representation of your chromosomes Review….
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