Practice Chromosomal Disorders (4.8.3) - Principles of Inheritance and Variation

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Question 1.
Define aneuploidy.
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Think about how many chromosomes a person should normally have.
Question 2.
What is Down’s syndrome caused by?
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Recall the specific chromosome number related to this condition.
3Question 3.
What is the primary cause of Down’s syndrome?
- A. Missing chromosome
- B. Extra chromosome 21
- C. Extra chromosome 18
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Think about the specific chromosome involved.
4Question 4.
Turner’s syndrome results from an excess of which chromosome?
- True
- False
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Consider what happens to X chromosomes in Turner’s syndrome.
Question 5.
Analyze a family line where one member has Down’s syndrome. Discuss the genetic implications for future generations.
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Consider the likelihood of passing on the affected chromosome.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the symptoms and genetic backgrounds of Turner’s and Klinefelter’s syndromes.
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Focus on what each syndrome represents regarding chromosome numbers.

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