遗传学概念及理论英文版.pptVIP

Turner’s syndrome – only 45 chromosomes, missing a sex chromosome (X) Girls affected – short, slow growth, heart problems Klinefelter’s syndrome – 47 chromosomes, extra X chromosomes (XXY) Boys affected – low testosterone levels, underdeveloped muscles, sparse facial hair Having an extra set of chromosomes is fatal in animals, but in plants it makes them larger and hardier. Hardier Gene or Point Mutation most common and least drastic only one gene is altered Genetics Notes Who is Gregor Mendel? Principle of Independent Assortment – Inheritance of one trait has no effect on the inheri