Practice Polygenic Disorders - 5.8.2 | 5. Genetics | ICSE Class 11 Biotechnology
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are polygenic disorders?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how many genes are involved.

Question 2

Easy

Name one example of a polygenic disorder.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider chronic diseases.

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Question 1

What is a polygenic disorder?

  • A disorder caused by a single gene.
  • A disorder caused by multiple genes and environmental factors.
  • A disorder that cannot be inherited.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how genetics and environment interplay.

Question 2

True or False: Lifestyle choices have no impact on polygenic disorders.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how diet and exercise can affect health.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

In a population study, researchers find that individuals with a sedentary lifestyle have a higher incidence of diabetes. Discuss how this relates to the concept of polygenic disorders.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the interplay between lifestyle and genetics.

Question 2

You are tasked with creating a public health campaign focused on heart disease prevention. How would you address the genetic and environmental factors involved?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider combining educational and practical strategies.

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