1.9 - Genetic Disorders
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Practice Questions
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What is a Mendelian disorder?
💡 Hint: Think about inheritance and mutations.
Name one characteristic of chromosomal disorders.
💡 Hint: Consider factors like Down syndrome.
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Mendelian disorders?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of Mendelian disorders.
True or False: Down syndrome is caused by a mutation in a single gene.
💡 Hint: Consider how Down syndrome is classified.
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If a child with cystic fibrosis has a sibling, what is the probability that the sibling is also affected? Explain the inheritance pattern.
💡 Hint: Use a Punnett square to visualize the chances.
Discuss the implications of nondisjunction on genetic diversity in a population. How might this affect inheritance patterns over generations?
💡 Hint: Think about the broader effects of genetic disorders on a population.
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