MGD 4: Chromosomal Abnormalities

Select an example of aneuploidy:

• Triploidy

• Tetraploidy

• Biploidy

• Trisomy

Which abnormality is seen in Patau Syndrome?

• Trisomy 13

• Trisomy 18

• Trisomy 21

• Trisomy 11

In reciprocal translocation there is no loss of genetic material, but the ___ of genetic material between two non-homologous chromosomes

In what phase of replication should chromosomes be for karyotyping?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

Which of these is not an indication for karyotyping?

• Leukemia

• Recurrent miscarriages

• Cousin with chromosomal abnormality

• First baby

The name given to cells containing more than one pair of homologous chromosomes is ___

Which of these is not a common feature of a person with Down syndrome?

• Flattened face

• Protruding tongue

• Large ears

• Short neck