Practice - Genetics in Humans: Single Gene Disorders and Complementation
Practice Questions
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What is an autosomal dominant disorder?
💡 Hint: Think about if one or both mutated genes are needed for the disorder.
Give an example of an X-linked recessive disorder.
💡 Hint: Consider a condition affecting males primarily because of their unique chromosome setup.
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What is the inheritance pattern of an autosomal dominant disorder?
💡 Hint: Consider how many genes need to be mutated for the disorder to show.
True or False: X-linked recessive disorders can be passed from father to son.
💡 Hint: Think about the inheritance pattern based on male and female chromosomes.
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Challenge Problems
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Given a father with an X-linked recessive disorder and a mother who is normal, determine the potential genotypes of their daughters and sons.
💡 Hint: Consider the X-chromosome inheritance pattern.
Two parents have a 25% chance of having a child with cystic fibrosis when both are carriers. What is the probability that their first child will be unaffected?
💡 Hint: Apply the rule of multiplication for probabilities.
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