Practice - Inherited Diseases – When the Code Goes Wrong
Practice Questions
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What is an inherited disease?
💡 Hint: Think about how traits are passed down in families.
Name one example of an autosomal dominant disease.
💡 Hint: Consider diseases that require only one faulty gene.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What type of inheritance requires two copies of a mutant allele?
💡 Hint: Consider what it takes for a condition to show up.
True or False: Sickle cell anemia is an autosomal recessive disorder.
💡 Hint: Think about how both parents influence the trait.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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