GENETIC DISORDERS + SEX DETERMINATION
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What disorders are caused by a dominant allele
polydactyly (having extra fingers/toes)
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What disorders are caused by a recessive allele
cystic fibrosis (disorder of cell membranes)
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What are the issues with genetic screenings
There could be risks, initial process is very expensive, embryo can't consent, everyone may want their babies to be screen so they're more 'desirable'
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How many pairs of chromosomes do human body cells contain
23 pairs
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How many of these pairs determine sex
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In females what are the sex chromosomes
XX
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In males what are the sex chromosomes
XY