Practice Monogenic Disorders - 5.8.1 | 5. Genetics | ICSE Class 11 Biotechnology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a monogenic disorder?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about diseases that come from one specific gene.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of a monogenic disorder.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider diseases that affect vital functions.

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Question 1

Which of the following is a monogenic disorder?

  • Diabetes
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Heart Disease

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the definition of monogenic disorders.

Question 2

True or False: Sickle cell anemia is caused by a mutation in the HBB gene.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about sickle cell's characteristic symptoms.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A family is concerned about cystic fibrosis since their child shows symptoms. If both parents are carriers of the CFTR mutation, what is the probability of having an affected child?

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

Question 2

You are given a patient pedigree that shows several members with Huntington's disease. Discuss the approach for a genetic counselor when guiding family members about potential testing.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the emotional and ethical aspects involved.

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