Biology Chapter 14 Vocab Words

Biology Chapter 14 vocab words

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Karyotype
Photograph of chromosomes grouped in order in pairs.
Sex chromosome
One of two chromosomes that determine an individual's sex.
Autosome
Chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.
Pedigree
Chart that shows the relationships within a family.
Sex-Linked Gene
Gene located on the X or Y chromosome.
Nondisjunction
Error in meiosis in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate.
DNA Fingerprinting
Analysis of sections of DNA that have little or no known function, but vary widely from one individual to another, in order to identify individuals.