Genetics Vocabulary Terms 2015

1. Genetics The study of DNA /inheritance

2. Heredity Passing of DNA from generation to generation
3. Trait Characteristics you inherit from your parents
4. Chromosome Large Segments of DNA
5. Genes Small segment of DNA located on the chromosomes
6. Alleles Different form of the same gene (Aa, AA, aa)
7. Homozygous Same alleles (AA, aa)
8. Heterozygous Different alleles (Hh)
9. Dominance 1 allele masks/hides another
10. Co-Dominance Both alleles are expressed (or seen)
11. Incomplete Dominance Neither allele is fully expressed, Alleles combine/blend
(i.e. red & white produce pink)
12. Recessive the trait that is masked or hidden
13. Phenotype Physical appearance
14. Genotype Allele combination (AA, Aa, aa)
15. Asexual Reproduction Receive all genetic material from 1 parent
16. Binary Fission Asexual reproduction in prokaryotes (bacteria)
17. Sexual Reproduction Receive genetic material from 2 parents
18. Gametes Sex Cells Egg and Sperm
19. Pollination Pollen transferred from male part of flower to female part of flower (first step
of sexual reproduction in plants)
20. Fertilization Sperm & egg unite
21. Mutation Permanent change in DNA
22. Nitrogen Bases DNA: A, T, G, C
RNA: A, U, G, C (part of a nucleotide)
23. Deletions nucleotide removed
24. Mitosis 1 diploid cell makes 2 exact diploid cells a type of asexual reproduction
25. Meiosis 1 diploid cell makes 4 haploid sex cells

Genetic Disorders List

Achondroplasia
2. Autism
3. Cystic Fibrosis
4. Hemophilia
5. Sickle Cell Anemia
6. Parkinsons
7. Spinal Muscular Atrophy
8. Tay-Sachs
9. Severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID)
10. Progeria
11. Neurofibromatosis (NF)
12. Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
13. Trisomy 21
14. Achromatopsia (Color Blindness)
15. Huntingtons Disease
16. Aspergers
17. Phenylketonuria
18. Alzheimers
19. Polycystic Kidney disease
20. Albinism
21. Fragile X Syndrome
22. ADA Deficiency (Boy in a bubble)
23. Thalassemia (Cooleys Anemia)
24. Trisomy 18
25. Marfans Syndrome
26. Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP)
27. Rett Syndrome
28. Celiac Disease
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Genetic Disorder Presentation Guidelines

1. Must use a Web 2.0 tool
Tool: ________________________ Username: ______________ Pass: _______________
2. Add hyperlinks, animations and pictures & videos
3. DO NOT copy and paste information Paraphrase and make it interesting
4. Make sure to have all criteria from the checklist (on the front of this page) included in your
presentation.
5. You will create a link to insert onto the Padlet on my webpage for your class period
6. Gather information from reputable online sources and reference books.
7. List your sources at the end of the presentation.

Save your work to the Web 2.0 tool you choose and
remember your username and password!!!!!!!

Genetic Disorders Research Checklist

Name: _______________________ Genetic Disorder:__________________
Presentation Requirements
Definition of the disorder
What are the common names?
What part of the body is
Description of symptoms
List all the possible effects on
the body
How is the disorder inherited /
causes?
It is sex-linked or autosomal?
Is there a particular
chromosome it is located on?
Recessive or Dominant?
How is the disorder diagnosed &
treated?
Types of medications/therapy?
Could it have been prevented?
types
Is it curable?
What
of people/groups are
likely to have the disorder?
Is it more common in a certain
group of people (gender, ethnic
group, age groups)?
How common is it?
What is the probability of
inheritance?
Application of research:
What medical research is being
done?
Pictures, interesting facts, etc.
Individual Case study:
Case study of an individual with
the disorder and what their life
is like
Must have a Video & it must
Presentation of research:
Content reflects this checklist
requirements accurate,
neat,creative
Web 2.0 tool platform
Total Points Earned:

Research Notes, Sites,

References

Points

20
10

10

10

10

10

20
10

10
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Condition/Disease
1. Achondroplasia
2. Autism
3. Cystic Fibrosis
4. Hemophilia
5. Sickle Cell
6. Celiac Disease
7. Spinal Muscular
Atrophy
8. Tay-Sachs
9. Severe Combined
Immunodeficiency
10. Progeria
11.Neurofibromatosis
12. Muscular
Dystrophy (DMD)
13. Parkinsons

14. Trisomy 21

15. Achromatopsia
16. Huntingtons

Definition

Symptoms

Cause

17. Phenylketonuria

18. Aspergers

19. Thalassemia

20. ADA Deficiency

21. Albinism

22. Polycystic
Kidney Disease
23. Alzheimers

24. Fragile X

25. Tourettes

26. Marfans

27. Xeroderma (XP)

28. Rett Syndrome