4.8 - Genetic Disorders
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Define genetic disorder.
💡 Hint: Think about the role of genes in health.
What is pedigree analysis?
💡 Hint: Consider how family trees can display traits.
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What type of genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in a single gene?
💡 Hint: Think about genetic inheritance patterns.
True or False: Down syndrome is a Mendelian disorder.
💡 Hint: Consider the cause of Down syndrome.
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A family has a history of cystic fibrosis (recessive disorder). If both parents are carriers, what is the probability that their child will have the disorder?
💡 Hint: Use a Punnett square for the cross Cc x Cc.
Analyze a pedigree chart showing five generations where a dominant trait appears. What can you infer about the trait’s inheritance pattern?
💡 Hint: Look for patterns in affected and unaffected individuals.
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