1. autosome - chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.
2. DNA fingerprinting - analysis of sections of DNA that have little or no known function, but vary widely from one individual to another, in order to identify individuals.
3. karyotype - photograph of chromosomes grouped in order in pairs.
4. nondisjunction - error in meiosis in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate.
5. pedigree - chart that shows the relationship within a family.
6. sex chromosome - one of two chromosomes that determine an individual's sex.
7. sex-linked gene - gene located on the X or Y chromosome.
2. DNA fingerprinting - analysis of sections of DNA that have little or no known function, but vary widely from one individual to another, in order to identify individuals.
3. karyotype - photograph of chromosomes grouped in order in pairs.
4. nondisjunction - error in meiosis in which homologous chromosomes fail to separate.
5. pedigree - chart that shows the relationship within a family.
6. sex chromosome - one of two chromosomes that determine an individual's sex.
7. sex-linked gene - gene located on the X or Y chromosome.