Practice Genetic Disorders And Diseases (6)

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Question 1.
What is a genetic disorder?
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Think about how traits are passed down the generations.
Question 2.
Give one example of a recessive genetic disorder.
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These conditions require two copies of the gene to show symptoms.
3Question 3.
Which of the following is a recessive genetic disorder?
- Hemophilia
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Down Syndrome
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Recall what you learned about gene inheritance patterns.
4Question 4.
True or False: Down Syndrome is caused by a mutation in a gene.
- True
- False
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Review what we discussed about chromosomal disorders.
Question 5.
A couple wants to know the likelihood of having a child with Sickle Cell Anemia if both parents are carriers. What calculations would you use?
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Recall how dominant and recessive traits work.
Question 6.
Design a simple pedigree chart showing the inheritance of a disease, including at least three generations. Discuss patterns of inheritance observed.
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Make sure to label all symbols for clarity.

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