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Genetics: A Conceptual Approach

Benjamin Pierce

ISBN #9781464109461

5th Edition

1,059 Questions

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CONCEPT

DEFINITION

Autosomal Recessive Disorder

A type of genetic disorder in which two copies of a mutant allele (one from each parent) are required for the trait to be expressed. In the book, albinism is used as a classic example of this disorder.

Example Problems

Example 1

What are some genetic differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Example 2

Why are the viruses that infect mammalian cells useful for studying the genetics of mammals?

Example 3

List three fundamental events that must take place in cell reproduction.

Example 4

Outline the process by which prokaryotic cells reproduce.

Example 5

Name three essential structural elements of a functional eukaryotic chromosome and describe their functions.

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