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What are gametes
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Sperm and Egg cells
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Where are gametes formed
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In ovaries and testes
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What is fertilisation
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When sperm and egg with 23 chromosomes each, join to form a new cell full of 46 chromosomes
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What are mutations
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They are changes to the genetic code
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What is homozygous
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It is when you have 2 alleles the same for that particular gene e.g CC, cc
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What is heterozygous
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It is when you have 2 different alleles fr that particular gene e.g. Cc
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Your genetic make- is known as your....1Your characteristics that your genetic make-up alleles...
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1.....genotype2.....phenotype
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What are some of the problems caused from knowing the results from genetic tests?
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- whether to have children- terminate pregnancy
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What are some of the benefits caused from knowing the results from genetic results?
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- changes lifestyle ( if you know the higher risk you have and the children may have)- not...
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