Albinism

question 37

Multiple Choice

Albinism

• A)occurs if an individual is heterozygous (Aa)or homozygous (aa).
• B)would occur in about half of the children if a heterozygous (Aa)and homozygous (aa)couple had children.
• C)carriers would have the genotype AA.
• D)would occur in all the children of a couple who were (AA)and (aa).
• E)is an X-linked trait in humans.

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Definitions:

Seminal Vesicles

A pair of convoluted tubes that lie behind the bladder. These tubes secrete a fluid that provides nutrition for the sperm.

Bulbourethral Glands

Small glands located near the male urethra that produce a pre-ejaculate fluid to lubricate the urethra and neutralize acidity before semen passes during ejaculation.

Prostaglandins

A group of lipid compounds that have diverse hormone-like effects in animals, including regulating inflammation, pain, and fever.

Testicular Cancer

A type of cancer that develops in the testicles, the male reproductive glands that produce sperm and testosterone.