Question 1

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 disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome 
A) ​phenylketonuria 
B) ​sickle cell anemia 
C) ​Tay-Sachs disease 
D) ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy 
E) ​Huntington's disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome E

Question 2

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 3

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 4

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 disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome 
A) ​phenylketonuria 
B) ​sickle cell anemia 
C) ​Tay-Sachs disease 
D) ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy 
E) ​Huntington's disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

genetic en

Question 7

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 
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 8

Most inherited mutated genes pass on a beneficial characteristic.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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 disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome 
A) ​phenylketonuria 
B) ​sickle cell anemia 
C) ​Tay-Sachs disease 
D) ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy 
E) ​Huntington's disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Question 16

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. 
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 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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 disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome 
A) ​phenylketonuria 
B) ​sickle cell anemia 
C) ​Tay-Sachs disease 
D) ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy 
E) ​Huntington's disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome

Question 19

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 disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome 
A) ​phenylketonuria 
B) ​sickle cell anemia 
C) ​Tay-Sachs disease 
D) ​Duchenne's muscular dystrophy 
E) ​Huntington's disease
F)​cystic fibrosis
G)​thalassemia
H)​hemophilia
I)​Down syndrome
J)Turner's syndrome

Question 20

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...

Exam 22: Genetics and Genetically Linked Diseases

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is chorionic villi sampling?​

Most inherited mutated genes pass on a beneficial characteristic.​

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Chemistry of Living Things

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Integumentary System

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Central Nervous System

Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System

Special Senses

Endocrine System

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Infection Control and Standard Precautions

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is chorionic villi sampling?

Most inherited mutated genes pass on a beneficial characteristic.

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

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

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

_________________________ is a disease characterized by chronic bronchitis and pneumonia.

A genetic disorder is the same as a congenital disorder.

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

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

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

Radiation and the chemical benzene are examples of _________________________ agents.

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

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

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