Match the Word in Column 1 to Its Definition in Column

question 11

Essay

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)A protein that destroys or inactivates a specific antigen
B)An abnormally low sperm count
C)The liquid that separates from the blood when a clot is formed
D)The physical manifestation of a genetic trait such as shape, color, and blood type
E)A structure in the cell nucleus composed of DNA, along which the genes are located
F)A substance that stimulates the body to produce antibodies against it
G)The basic unit of heredity, consisting of a DNA segment located on a chromosome
H)The clumping together of red blood cells by the action of an antibody
I)The male sex chromosome
J)An enzyme found in high concentration in semen
K)The female sex chromosome
L)The fluid portion of unclotted blood
M)Any of several alternative forms of a gene located at the same point on a particular pair of chromosomes
N)The absence of sperm cells in semen
O)The particular combination of genes present in the cells of an individual
-Genotype

• A)A protein that destroys or inactivates a specific antigen
• B)An abnormally low sperm count
• C)The liquid that separates from the blood when a clot is formed
• D)The physical manifestation of a genetic trait such as shape, color, and blood type
• E)A structure in the cell nucleus composed of DNA, along which the genes are located
• F)A substance that stimulates the body to produce antibodies against it
• G)The basic unit of heredity, consisting of a DNA segment located on a chromosome
• H)The clumping together of red blood cells by the action of an antibody
• I)The male sex chromosome
• J)An enzyme found in high concentration in semen
• K)The female sex chromosome
• L)The fluid portion of unclotted blood
• M)Any of several alternative forms of a gene located at the same point on a particular pair of chromosomes
• N)The absence of sperm cells in semen
• O)The particular combination of genes present in the cells of an individual
• -Genotype

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Definitions:

Epididymis

A coiled tube where sperm are stored and mature, located at the back of the testis.

Acrosome

Cap on the head of the spermatozoon, with hydrolytic enzymes that help the spermatozoon penetrate the ovum.

Androgen-Binding Protein

A protein that binds androgens (male sex hormones) and is involved in their transport and function within the body.

Gubernaculum

Column of tissue that connects the fetal testis to the developing scrotum; involved in testicular descent.