X-Linked Traits and Pedigree Analysis
Authored by Angelica Chambers
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Fill in the Blank (converted to MCQ). Use the word bank to choose the best answer: carrier; X-linked recessive; pedigree; sex chromosomes.
X-linked recessive
Pedigree
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
True or False (converted to MCQ). Statement: Fathers pass their X chromosome to all sons.
True
False
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Multiple Choice. A pedigree shows many affected males and no father-to-son transmission. Which pattern fits best?
Autosomal dominant
X-linked recessive
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Short Answer (converted to MCQ). Why can fathers not pass X-linked recessive traits to sons?
Fathers pass Y chromosomes to sons and X chromosomes to daughters.
Fathers pass X chromosomes to sons and Y chromosomes to daughters.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-1
5.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
Matching. Terms: A. X-linked recessive; B. Carrier; C. Pedigree; D. Hemizygous; E. Hemophilia; F. Color blindness; G. X-linked dominant; H. Y-linked. Match each description to the correct term: Describes males with one copy of X-linked genes (XY) for which no second allele exists; Individual with one recessive allele who can pass it on but typically shows no symptoms; Trait passed from father to all sons only; never through daughters; Family chart used to trace inheritance across generations.
Carrier
Family chart used to trace inheritance across generations
Y-linked
Individual with one recessive allele who can pass it on but typically shows no symptoms
Hemizygous
Describes males with one copy of X-linked genes (XY) for which no second allele exists
Pedigree
Trait passed from father to all sons only; never through daughters
6.
MATCH QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
Matching. Terms: A. X-linked recessive; B. Carrier; C. Pedigree; D. Hemizygous; E. Hemophilia; F. Color blindness; G. X-linked dominant; H. Y-linked. Match each description to the correct term: Classic X-linked bleeding disorder used in genetics examples; Common X-linked vision condition affecting red–green perception; Pattern where one copy on the X produces the trait in both sexes; Pattern where males are more often affected and female carriers transmit to sons.
Hemophilia
Pattern where males are more often affected and female carriers transmit to sons
X-linked dominant
Pattern where one copy on the X produces the trait in both sexes
X-linked recessive
Classic X-linked bleeding disorder used in genetics examples
Color blindness
Common X-linked vision condition affecting red–green perception
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 2 pts
Fill in the Blank (Word Bank: carrier, X-linked recessive, pedigree, sex chromosomes, color blindness, hemophilia). Traits more often affect males because they have a single X.
Mitochondria
Autosomal recessive
X-linked recessivel
Y-linked
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