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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What is pleiotropy?
💡 Hint: Think about how a single change can have several effects.
Question 2
Easy
Give an example of a disorder caused by a pleiotropic gene.
💡 Hint: Remember the condition related to phenylalanine metabolism.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Question 1
What is an example of a pleiotropic disorder?
- A. Diabetes
- B. Sickle Cell Anemia
- C. Phenylketonuria
💡 Hint: Remember the condition linked with metabolism.
Question 2
True or False: Pleiotropic genes can affect only one trait.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of pleiotropy.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Analyze a hypothetical scenario where a newly discovered gene is found to affect height, skin color, and metabolic rates. How would you approach studying its pleiotropic effects?
💡 Hint: Think about studying different traits and their interconnections.
Question 2
Consider the implications of pleiotropy in gene therapy. What challenges may arise?
💡 Hint: Reflect on how multiple traits come from the same gene.
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