Question 1

Which of the following is a causative factor in the abnormal development of sexual organs?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​An extra chromosome exists.
B)   ​Sex chromosomes do not split apart when gametes are formed.
C)   ​The genes for sexual development are missing.

Question 2

Genetic counseling is recommended for women who are pregnant after age 40.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Lethal genes can cause death at any time during the human life cycle,from the zygote stage to a mature adult human being.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The modification of genes outside an organism's natural reproductive process is called ______________________________.​

Accepted Answer

genetic en...

Question 5

Match each disorder with its description.​
-​missing enzyme causes brain damage that results in mental and motor deterioration

Accepted Answer

A)  ​phenylketonuria
B)  ​sickle cell anemia
C)  ​Tay-Sachs disease
D)  ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
E)  ​Huntington's diseaseF) ​cystic fibrosisG) ​thalassemiaH) ​hemophiliaI) ​Down syndromeJ) Turner's syndrome

Question 6

Match each disorder with its description.​
-​abnormal gene causes deterioration of the central nervous system

Accepted Answer

A)  ​phenylketonuria
B)  ​sickle cell anemia
C)  ​Tay-Sachs disease
D)  ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
E)  ​Huntington's diseaseF) ​cystic fibrosisG) ​thalassemiaH) ​hemophiliaI) ​Down syndromeJ) Turner's syndrome E

Question 7

Skin cells that undergo random changes as a person ages provide an example of a(n) _____ mutation.​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​chromosomal
B)   ​gene
C)   ​somatic
D)   ​inherited

Question 8

Match each disorder with its description.​
-​abnormality of red blood cells interfering with ability to carry oxygen

Accepted Answer

A)  ​phenylketonuria
B)  ​sickle cell anemia
C)  ​Tay-Sachs disease
D)  ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
E)  ​Huntington's diseaseF) ​cystic fibrosisG) ​thalassemiaH) ​hemophiliaI) ​Down syndromeJ) Turner's syndrome

Question 9

____________________ is a sex-linked blood disorder passed on the X chromosome.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a sex-linked blood disorder passed...

Question 10

The probable reason why certain genetic diseases are more common among specific ethnic groups is that the group members share a similar _________________________.​

Accepted Answer

gene pool​

Question 11

What is chorionic villi sampling?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Diagnostic test in which fetal cells are removed from the placenta and examined
B)   ​Test performed on amniotic fluid to identify potential disorders
C)   ​Questionnaire used in genetic counseling to create a family history
D)   ​Test given to newborn infants to identify the presence of phenylketonuria

Question 12

Match each disorder with its description.​
-​metabolic disorder that disrupts normal brain development

Accepted Answer

A)  ​phenylketonuria
B)  ​sickle cell anemia
C)  ​Tay-Sachs disease
D)  ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
E)  ​Huntington's diseaseF) ​cystic fibrosisG) ​thalassemiaH) ​hemophiliaI) ​Down syndromeJ) Turner's syndrome

Question 13

A genetic disorder is the same as a congenital disorder.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each disorder with its description.​
-​a chromosomal nondisjunction that results in abnormal female sexual development

Accepted Answer

A)  ​phenylketonuria
B)  ​sickle cell anemia
C)  ​Tay-Sachs disease
D)  ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
E)  ​Huntington's diseaseF) ​cystic fibrosisG) ​thalassemiaH) ​hemophiliaI) ​Down syndromeJ) Turner's syndrome

Question 15

The ____________________ is a small functional unit of DNA that carries instructions for cellular synthesis of a specific protein.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ____________________ is a small functional unit...

Question 16

A(n)____________________ disorder is caused by a variation in the genetic pattern.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ disorder is caused by a variation...

Question 17

Radiation and the chemical benzene are examples of _________________________ agents.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Radiation and the chemical benzene are examples...

Question 18

Most inherited mutated genes pass on a beneficial characteristic.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

​The technique for correcting defective genes that cause disease is called ______________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The technique for correcting defective genes that...

Question 20

_________________________ is a disease characterized by chronic bronchitis and pneumonia.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of _________________________ is a disease characterized by chronic...

Exam 22: Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases

Which of the following is a causative factor in the abnormal development of sexual organs?​

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Genetic counseling is recommended for women who are pregnant after age 40.​

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Lethal genes can cause death at any time during the human life cycle,from the zygote stage to a mature adult human being.​

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The modification of genes outside an organism's natural reproductive process is called ______________________________.​

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Match each disorder with its description.​ -​missing enzyme causes brain damage that results in mental and motor deterioration

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Match each disorder with its description.​ -​abnormal gene causes deterioration of the central nervous system

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Skin cells that undergo random changes as a person ages provide an example of a(n) _____ mutation.​

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Match each disorder with its description.​ -​abnormality of red blood cells interfering with ability to carry oxygen

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____________________ is a sex-linked blood disorder passed on the X chromosome.​

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The probable reason why certain genetic diseases are more common among specific ethnic groups is that the group members share a similar _________________________.​

Correct Answerverifiedgene pool​

What is chorionic villi sampling?​

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Match each disorder with its description.​ -​metabolic disorder that disrupts normal brain development

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A genetic disorder is the same as a congenital disorder.​

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Match each disorder with its description.​ -​a chromosomal nondisjunction that results in abnormal female sexual development

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The ____________________ is a small functional unit of DNA that carries instructions for cellular synthesis of a specific protein.​

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A(n)____________________ disorder is caused by a variation in the genetic pattern.​

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Radiation and the chemical benzene are examples of _________________________ agents.​

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Most inherited mutated genes pass on a beneficial characteristic.​

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​The technique for correcting defective genes that cause disease is called ______________________________.

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_________________________ is a disease characterized by chronic bronchitis and pneumonia.​

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Which of the following is a causative factor in the abnormal development of sexual organs?

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Genetic counseling is recommended for women who are pregnant after age 40.

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Lethal genes can cause death at any time during the human life cycle,from the zygote stage to a mature adult human being.

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The modification of genes outside an organism's natural reproductive process is called ______________________________.

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Match each disorder with its description. -missing enzyme causes brain damage that results in mental and motor deterioration

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Match each disorder with its description. -abnormal gene causes deterioration of the central nervous system

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Skin cells that undergo random changes as a person ages provide an example of a(n) _____ mutation.

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Match each disorder with its description. -abnormality of red blood cells interfering with ability to carry oxygen

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____________________ is a sex-linked blood disorder passed on the X chromosome.

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The probable reason why certain genetic diseases are more common among specific ethnic groups is that the group members share a similar _________________________.

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What is chorionic villi sampling?

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Match each disorder with its description. -metabolic disorder that disrupts normal brain development

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A genetic disorder is the same as a congenital disorder.

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Match each disorder with its description. -a chromosomal nondisjunction that results in abnormal female sexual development

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The ____________________ is a small functional unit of DNA that carries instructions for cellular synthesis of a specific protein.

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A(n)____________________ disorder is caused by a variation in the genetic pattern.

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Radiation and the chemical benzene are examples of _________________________ agents.

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Most inherited mutated genes pass on a beneficial characteristic.

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The technique for correcting defective genes that cause disease is called ______________________________.

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_________________________ is a disease characterized by chronic bronchitis and pneumonia.

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