Practice Inherited Diseases – When The Code Goes Wrong (3.2) - Unit 5: Introduction to Genetics and Heredity
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Inherited Diseases – When the Code Goes Wrong

Practice - Inherited Diseases – When the Code Goes Wrong

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an inherited disease?

💡 Hint: Think about how traits are passed down in families.

Question 2 Easy

Name one example of an autosomal dominant disease.

💡 Hint: Consider diseases that require only one faulty gene.

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Question 1

What type of inheritance requires two copies of a mutant allele?

Autosomal Dominant
Autosomal Recessive
X-linked Recessive

💡 Hint: Consider what it takes for a condition to show up.

Question 2

True or False: Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disorder.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how both parents influence the trait.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explore the socio-economic impacts of genetic discrimination in healthcare. Discuss the implications this has on access to genetic testing.

💡 Hint: Consider how access affects overall health outcomes.

Challenge 2 Hard

Assess how advancements in gene therapy could change the landscape of inherited diseases treatment. Discuss potential risks involved.

💡 Hint: Focus on the balance between benefits and potential unintended consequences.

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