- Get second stamp for unit packet 39-46
- Take notes on genetic disorders
- Assign homework: Unit packet 47-52
- Assign extra practice pages in unit packet: 53-56 (**optional)
Because all the classes were shortened, we had little time to do much in class. We did notes and then had some time to continue our homework.
Notes:
Autosomal Recessive Disorders
- Tay Sachs: Degenerative nerve disease, death early
- Cystic Fibrosis: Causes mucus build up in the lungs, digestive and liver problems
- Phenylketonuria: lack of enzyme needed to break down phenyl
Auto Dominant Disorders
- Huntingtons Disease: Nervous system disease causes loss of muscle function
- Achondroplasia: A form of dwarfism
Codominant Disorders
- Sickle cell anemia- abnormal shaped RBCs don't carry o2 effectively
- H^A H^A- normal
- H^S H^S- sickle cell disease
- H^A H^S- resistant to malaria
Chromosomal Abnormalities and Nondisjunction
- Nondisjunction in meiosis results in gametes with abnormal chromosome numbers
- Most cases produce gametes that are not viable
REMEMBER: Quiz is on Thursday!
The next scribe is: Olivia Pullano
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