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5). Tracing a paternal (male) line of ancestry is best accomplished by examining genes on the _____ chromosome.

3). If sickle-cell anemia is present in some of your family members, what is some information you could obtain from reading about the research that has been done on the condition?

Imagine that you see a star which is 55 degrees above your horizon. Then this star has

14). Albinism is a genetic condition where a person lacks (melanin) pigmentation in his or her skin, hair, and eyes. If two nonalbino people have a child who exhibits albinism, this means albinism is most likely a _____ trait.

19).                                  are alternative versions of the same gene that have different nucleotide sequences.  

The geocentric model of our solar system was promoted by

17). What does CFTR gene stand for?

20).                           have two copies of every chromosome.  

Discuss the long-term effects (extrapyrimidal) of antipsychotic medication on schizophrenic patients.

Which theme is this?