What is the genetic cause of Cystic Fibrosis?

Recessive allele on one chromosome

Dominant allele on one chromosome

Can both males and females be carriers of Cystic Fibrosis?

Both males and females can be carriers

Both males and females cannot be carriers

What is the result of Cystic Fibrosis at the DNA level?

Loss of 3 nitrogen bases along a strand of DNA

Duplication of a large DNA segment

Addition of extra nitrogen bases in DNA

What is the genetic cause of sickle-cell disease?

Codominant with the normal allele

What would a carrier of sickle-cell disease have?

Neither normal nor sickled red blood cells

A condition in which a person's blood clots very slowly or not at all.

A condition where a person's blood pressure is very high.

A condition where a person has an excess of red blood cells.

A condition where a person's blood sugar levels are unstable.

What is the cause of Hemophilia?

Recessive allele on the X-chromosome.

Dominant allele on the Y-chromosome.

Excessive production of white blood cells.

Why does Hemophilia occur more frequently in males?

Males have one X and one Y chromosome.

Males have a higher production of clotting factors.

Which of the following best describes the process of blood clotting in a healthy individual as shown in the diagram?

Normal blood vessel, injured blood vessel clotting factors are activated, platelet plug formation, formed stable plug clot.

Normal blood vessel, injured blood vessel clotting factors are deactivated, platelet plug formation, unstable plug clot.

Injured blood vessel, clotting factors are activated, lack of platelet plug formation, incomplete fibrin clot.

Normal blood vessel, injured blood vessel clotting factors are activated, lack of platelet plug formation, incomplete fibrin clot.

What is a characteristic feature of a person's cells with Down Syndrome?

A missing copy of chromosome 21

A damaged copy of chromosome 21

A translocated copy of chromosome 21

What is the cause of Down Syndrome according to the information provided?

The failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis

The failure of chromosomes to duplicate properly during mitosis

The failure of chromosomes to attach to the spindle fibers

The failure of chromosomes to recombine properly

What can result from the failure of chromosomes to separate properly during meiosis in Down Syndrome?

A person having either too many or too few chromosomes

A person having the correct number of chromosomes

A person having only one chromosome

A person having fused chromosomes

B. A chart that tracks which members of a family have a particular trait.

C. A scientific method for creating new traits.

D. A medical procedure for family planning.

What does no shading represent in a pedigree chart?

Individual does NOT have the trait

What does completely shaded symbolize in a pedigree chart?

Individual does NOT have the trait

What does half shaded indicate in a pedigree chart?

Individual does NOT have the trait

A picture of all of the chromosomes in a cell

A specific chromosome responsible for genetic disorders

A medical treatment for genetic disorders

What can a karyotype reveal about a person?

If they have the correct number of chromosomes

Their genetic predisposition to certain traits

The exact DNA sequence of their genes

Their likelihood of inheriting genetic diseases

What is the role of a genetic counselor?

A person who is trained to help couples understand their chances of having a child with a particular genetic disorder

A person who provides legal advice for genetic issues

A person who treats genetic disorders

A person who researches genetic mutations

Which tools do genetic counselors use to assist them in their work?

Karyotypes, pedigree charts, and Punnett squares

Microscopes, beakers, and test tubes

Stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, and thermometers

Computers, databases, and genetic sequencing machines

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which chromosome is indicated as having an abnormality in the karyotype image?

Chromosome 1

Chromosome 12

Chromosome 21

Chromosome X

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of genetic inheritance is illustrated in the family pedigree diagram?

Autosomal recessive

X-linked recessive

Mitochondrial inheritance

Autosomal dominant

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the genetic mapping image, which type of map provides the most detailed information?

Genetic Map

Cytogenetic Map

Physical Map

DNA Sequence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a genetic disorder?

A) A skill that a person learns during their lifetime.

B) An abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes.

C) A common condition that affects the majority of the population.

D) A type of medication used to treat hereditary diseases.

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are some genetic disorders caused by?

Changes in body temperature

Mutations in the DNA of genes

Exposure to sunlight

Dietary deficiencies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two types of mutations mentioned that can cause genetic disorders?

Insertion and Deletion mutations

Substitution and Frameshift mutations

Duplication and Translocation mutations

Inversion and Nondisjunction mutations

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is another cause of genetic disorders besides mutations in the DNA of genes?

Mutation in the RNA of genes

Change in the overall structure or number of chromosomes

Alterations in the cell membrane

Variations in gene expression

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Unit 5.2

51 questions

Which chromosome is indicated as having an abnormality in the karyotype image?

What type of genetic inheritance is illustrated in the family pedigree diagram?

In the genetic mapping image, which type of map provides the most detailed information?

What is a genetic disorder?

What are some genetic disorders caused by?

What are the two types of mutations mentioned that can cause genetic disorders?

What is another cause of genetic disorders besides mutations in the DNA of genes?

What does the body produce in abnormally thick form in Cystic Fibrosis?

What is the genetic cause of Cystic Fibrosis?

Can both males and females be carriers of Cystic Fibrosis?

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