NUR 3029 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Ploidy
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A cell having an exact multiple of the haploid number of chromosomes. A cell having a number of chromosomes that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number of chromosomes. 22 pairs of homologous chromosomes which do not include x or y. Includes uracil as one of its nitrogenous bases. Includes thymine as one of its nitrogenous bases. Primary constituent of chromatin, composing genes through its sequencing. Type of disorder which presents equally in males and females, and which affects few individuals even though many may be carriers. Type of disorder which effects more males than females. Type of genetic condition caused by mutations in genes located on the sex chromosomes. Baldness and colorblindness are examples of ______ characteristics. A type of trait which can occur in only one sex, often because of anatomical differences. Inherited uterine and testicular defects are examples of ______ characteristics. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is inherited through an ______ trait.