Patterns of Inheritance in the UAE

What does a Punnett square show?

• The shape of a DNA molecule

• The physical appearance of an organism

• The probability of offspring genotypes

• The number of chromosomes in a cell

In the UAE, which eye color is most common based on the data?

• Blue

• Hazel

• Brown

• Green

Thalassemia is inherited as a:

• Dominant trait

• Codominant trait

• Recessive trait

• Viral disease

What is the genotype of a thalassemia carrier?

• TT

• Tt

• tt

• tTt

Why is premarital genetic screening mandatory in the UAE?

• To reduce population growth

• To promote cultural traditions

• To prevent the spread of genetic disorders

• To find out a person's eye color

Which term refers to two different alleles (like Tt)?

• Homozygous

• Heterozygous

• Genotype

• Codominant