DAVIS ADVANTAGE FOR MATERNAL-NEWBORN NURSING: CRITICAL COMPONENTS OF NURSING CARE CHAPTER 3: GENETICS, CONCEPTION, FETAL DEVELOPMENT, AND REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGY EXAM `& VERIFIED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE | RATED 100%

Dominant vs Recessive Genes ANSWER: Genes are either dominant or Recessive: When dominant and recessive genes are paired, the traits of the dominant gene will be present; If 2 recessive genes are paired, the trait portrayed will be recessive. Sex-Linked Inheritence ANSWER: Conditions can either be X-linked or Y-linked Sex-Linked Inheritance: Male Children ANSWER: Always going to be dominant (X,Y) If a male receives an x chromosome with the mutated gene and the y chromosome doesn't carry, it becomes dominant Sex-Linked Inheritance: Female Children ANSWER: (X,X) Females who have one x chromosome with a sex-linked disorder do not present with the trait, but are carriers. Sex-Linked Inheritance: Y-Linked ANSWER: Only passable from Father to son since Males are (X,Y) Carrier Testing ANSWER: Identify individuals who carry one copy of a gene mutation when there is a family history of a genetic disorder Preimplantation Testing ANSWER: Used to detect genetic changes in embryos create using assisted reproductive techniques. Prenatal Testing ANSWER: Allows for the early detection of genetic disorders such as trisomy 21, hemophilia, and Tay-Sachs disease Newborn Screening ANSWER: Used to detect genetic disorders that can be treated early in life. Nursing Actions for Genetic Testin