Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, the student should be able to complete the following goals:

Describe the role of the sperm and the ovum in reproduction.

Explain the relationship of the menstrual cycle to the production and fertilization of the ovum.

Define dizygotic and monozygotic twins and cite the incidence of twins.

List the most common causes of infertility and examine techniques available to help infertile couples.

Distinguish between closed adoption and open adoption and place the change within a historical context.

Discuss the recent developments in embryo and foreign adoption.

Differentiate between meiosis and mitosis and explain the function of each in human growth and reproduction.

Differentiate between chromosomes and genes.

Define phenotype and genotype.

Describe the basic structure of DNA and discuss its role in human reproduction.

Differentiate when a person is homozygous and heterozygous for a trait.

Describe chromosomal arrangement and cite conclusions regarding male and female chromosomal makeup.

Identify and describe three chromosomal disorders.

Identify and describe five genetic disorders.

Define sex-linked inheritance and provide examples.

State the major features and anticipated uses of the Human Genome Project

Summarize the ethical, legal, and social implications of the Human Genome Project.

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