Chapter 14 Reading Guide

Ch. 14.1­14.2 Reading Guide The Human Genome

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Ch. 14.1 Human Heredity 1. What is the difference between sex chromosomes and autosomes?

2. What is a pedigree? What is it used for?

3. For figure 14­3, Draw the pedigree on your paper. Fill in the genotypes for each individual.

4. For the Problem Solving on pg 343 – Read the “Using a Pedigree”. Draw the pedigree on your paper and fill in the genotypes for each individual.

5. Describe Blood Group Genes in humans.

6. If a woman with type O blood and a man with type AB have children, what are the children’s possible genotypes?

Ch. 14.2 Human Chromosomes 7. Define and give examples of sex­liked genes.

8. Compare and contrast between sex­linked disorders and autosome disorders. (hint: compare how it affects males and females)