Match each term with its definition or description
a. Autosome
1. _____ Large female chromosome
b. X chromosome
2. _____ Gene pair in which the gene pairs are different
c. Y chromosome
3. _____ Genetic makeup of an individual
d. Homozygous
4. _____ Observable expression of a person's genotype
e. Heterozygous
5. _____ Non-sex chromosome common to both males and females
f. Genotype
6. _____ Smaller male chromosome
g. Genome
7. _____ Gene pair in which both genes are identical
h. Phenotype
8. _____ Complete set of genes present in a person
ANS:
1b, 2e, 3f, 4h, 5a, 6c, 7d, 8g
An autosome is a non-sex chromosome common to both males and females. The X chromosome is the larger female chromosome, whereas the Y chromosome is the smaller male chromosome. Homozygous gene pairs have identical genes, whereas heterozygous gene pairs have differing genes. A genotype is the genetic makeup of an individual. The genome is the complete set of genes present in each person. The phenotype is the observable genetic differences expressing a person's genotype, such as hair and eye color.
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