Practice Genetic Disorders - 5.8 | 5. Genetics | ICSE Class 11 Biotechnology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

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What is a monogenic disorder? Provide an example.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about disorders that only involve one gene.

Question 2

Easy

Name one X-linked disorder.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider disorders that primarily affect males.

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Question 1

What type of disorder is caused by mutations in a single gene?

  • Polygenic Disorder
  • Monogenic Disorder
  • Chromosomal Disorder

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on disorders that only relate to one gene.

Question 2

True or False: Hemophilia is a polygenic disorder.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider where the gene for this disorder is located.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain the inheritance pattern of a child whose father has Hemophilia and the mother is a carrier. What are the probabilities of them being carriers or affected?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use a Punnett square to visualize inheritance patterns.

Question 2

Discuss how advancements in genetic research can influence the management of polygenic disorders.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how genetic information can guide treatment recommendations.

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