organism that has an allele for a trait that is not expressed a. gene therapy b. genome picture of the pairs of chromo- somes in an organism C. karyotype diagram that shows how a trait is inherited in a family d. carrier structures of DNA and histones that form during cell division е. amniocentesis procedure used on a pregnant f. pedigree woman to check the fetus for ge- netic abnormalities g. nondisjunction failure of homologous chromo- somes to separate during meiosis h. chromosomes

Q: estions below all refer to the following pedigree. The locus for allele D/d determines how cilia on…

A: It is evident that the trait is not sex-linked because:-   In the case of Y-linked disorders, only…

Q: Mutation that results in death before the age of reproduction Mutation that results in an inactive…

A: Dominant mutations are those mutations which arise from the mutation of single copy of  dominant…

Q: The questions below all refer to the following pedigree. The locus for allele D/d determines how…

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Q: We will see an MI pattern when: There is crossover between two centromeres There is crossing over…

A: Haploid organisms such as Neurospora and other fungi are helpful in the detection of linkage and…

Q: Recessive alleles may be expressed in a child if they are inherited ... (Choose all that apply)…

A: X-linked Recessive diseases are those genetic diseases that are caused by the mutation of genes on…

Q: F1 mice targeted using CRISPR/Cas9 and an HDR DNA fragment is the first choice when modeling a.…

A: During replication, there will be a tiny number of mistakes in the sequence every time this happens.…

Q: II. What is the probability that this pair of parents will produce the indicated offspring? Aa Bb DD…

A: Alleles are the alternative forms of a gene that are located on the same locus of a homologous…

Q: A genetic disorder is caused by a LOF mutation (Bm) and epigenetic imprinting of gene B. Through…

A: Epigenetic imprinting or genomic imprinting is a process where there is the exclusive expression of…

Q: Osteogenesis imperfecta () is a genetic disorder linked to mutations in the genes that encode the…

A: Osteogenesis is the process of bone formation in the human body. It involves the development and…

Q: a. Explain the difference between maternal inheritanceof organelle DNAs and maternal effect…

A: There are two types of sex chromosomes X and Y chromosomes. The autosomes are the same in both male…

Q: People are unable to break down trimethyl-amine, a compound in the diet, resulting in a fish-like…

A: Trimethylamine is a chemical compound that has a pungent odor i.e., smelling like rotting fish,…

Q: Which of the following is associated with chemical modifications to chromosomes that label alleles…

A: Humans have a diploid genetic constitution. They contain two alleles for each gene. These alleles…

Q: Two parents are healthy carriers of the mutations that cause sickle-cell disease and cystic…

A: Mutations in the gene that codes for the "cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)…

Q: Chromosome translocations include: A. Alterations in which the genetic material remains the same…

A: There are various ways by which structures of chromosomes are altered and translocation is one of…

Q: theory of inheritance states that genes are on chromosomes. Therefore, any chromosomal abnormality…

A: Chromosomes- these are the structure that is present in the nucleus of cell. In simple words you…

Q: The fetal DNA test has been shown to accurately predict all of the following except: A. Trisomy 13…

A: The prenatal testing possesses prenatal diagnosis or prenatal screening that are the aspects of…

Q: There are two genes in fruit flies that determine eye color and wing shape. Red eyes are dominant to…

A: Introduction :- When two identical copies of a gene are present, you are said to be homozygous for…

Q: Which of the following disorders in humans has an X-linked recessive inheritance pattern?…

A: X-linked recessive inheritance refers to genetic conditions associated with mutations in genes on…

Q: A male carrier of a recessive somatic mutation marries a female without this mutation. What is the…

A: Recessive somatic mutation is the recessive mutation in the somatic cells of the body that does not…

Q: The case of golden labs in which a mutation in a gene for the pigment transport protein results in a…

A: It is given that there are two genes. The first gene encodes the normal pigmentation. The second…

Q: Which of the following inheritance patterns was observed, in the experiments of Alfred Hershey and…

A: Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase, it was clearly proved the genetic material that passed from parents…

Q: Which of the following situations does not describes a chromosomal mutation? Select one: a. A…

A: The chromosomal mutation generally means, The whole chromosome or whole gene is affected by any kind…

Q: A biotechnology company offers a direct-to-consumer test called the Carrier Status report that…

A: Genetic testing or DNA testing is done to identify errors or changes occurred in a DNA sequence or…

Q: 2. Null mutations are valuable genetic resources becausethey allow a researcher to determine what…

A: A null mutation is a mutation in which a copy of a gene becomes non-functional. This type of…

Q: A 14-year-old girl has some abnormalities: her height is lower than that of the girls of the same…

A: Chromosomal disorders are caused due to absence or excess or abnormal arrangement of one or more…

Q: For items 1-10, refer to the choices below: c. Pallister-Killian Syndrome DAV a. Williams Syndrome…

A: In genetics, chromosome deletion plays several roles in mutation. The gene deletion, the chromosome…

Q: In gene therapy an attempt is made to transfer a "normal" gene into the cells of a person who lacks…

A: Since you have asked multiple question, we will solve the first question for you. If you want any…

Q: Are the following events best explained by mutation or epimutation? A. imprinting of the Igf2 geneB.…

A: DNA is the genetic material in most living organisms. It is the information hub of the cell that…

Q: In which of the following does one gene control the expression of another, independently inherited…

A: The heredity basic physical and functional unit is called a gene. They are formed from the DNA…

Q: The R gene is a sex-linked gene that causes curly hair in guinea pigs. Wild-type guinea pigs have…

A: The figure shows the pedigree chart in which curly hair female mates the straight hair male. Later…

Q: Why have geneticists used reverse genetics to study the genes involved in vertebrate development?…

A: Reverse genetics is an approach where the function of a gene is identified by analysing the…

Q: A young man went to the doctor because he had small testes and enlarged breasts. Through chromosomal…

A: Chromosomal abnormalities occur due to the duplication or deletion of the section or whole of the…

Q: Karyotyping can be used to reveal the number, size, and form of chromosomes in an actively- dividing…

A: Karyotyping is a cytogenetic technique used to study and analyze the number, size, and structure of…

Q: 1. Choose the phrase from the right column that best fitsthe term in the left column.a.…

A: There are seven pairs given in the question which needs to matched.

Q: Null mutations are valuable genetic resources becausethey allow a researcher to determine what…

A: Null mutation is a type of mutation in which a copy of gene becomes non-functional. This type of…

Q: von Gierke's disease is inherited as A. Autosomal dominant B. Autosomal recessive C. X-linked…

A: Von Gierke's disease is glycogen storage disease which occurs due to defective catabolism of…

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.