How many copies of each gene do humans inherit from their parents?

Genetic Probability and Disorders

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One from the father only
One from each parent
One from the mother only
Two from each parent
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What compensates for the presence of a non-working gene in most individuals?
A working copy of the gene
A non-working gene from the other parent
A different gene entirely
No compensation is needed
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens if both parents pass on a non-working gene to their child?
The child will have an autosomal recessive disorder
The child will have a dominant disorder
The child will be a carrier
The child will be unaffected
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of Anne and John, what is the chance of their child being affected by the disorder?
1 in 5
1 in 2
1 in 3
1 in 4
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If Anne passes on a non-working gene and John passes on a working gene, what will be the child's genetic status?
The child will be affected by the disorder
The child will be a healthy carrier
The child will have a dominant disorder
The child will be unaffected and not a carrier
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the probability of Anne and John having a healthy child with each pregnancy?
1 in 2
1 in 3
3 in 4
1 in 4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the risk of a child being a carrier if both parents are carriers of a recessive gene?
1 in 4
1 in 3
3 in 4
1 in 2
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