Human Genome / Genetic Engineering

Which of the following best describes "genome"?

• A segment of DNA coding for a protein.

• A picture of someone's chromosomes.

• An enzyme used to seal DNA fragments.

• The full set of genetic information an organism carries.

What does this image represent?

• pedigree

• gel electrophoresis

• karyotype

• x-ray

Which of the following is associated with autosomes?

• human chromosome pairs 1 - 22

• last pair of chromosomes

• male / female

• Klinefelter / Turner Syndrome

As a result of only having 1 X chromosomes, males are less susceptible to recessive X-linked disorders.

• True

• False

Which of the following is associated with being a "carrier"?

• non-tongue roller

• X^RY

• X^RX^r

• rr

Given: H = Normal blood clotting and h = hemophilia .... Cross a female that is a carrier with a normal male. What is the likelihood a recessive female is produced?

• 1/4

• 50%

• 4/4

• 0%

This is a pedigree for freckles (f). What is the phenotype of II-4?

• no freckles

• ff

• freckles

• FF

This is a pedigree for freckles (f). What is the genotype of I-2?

• FF or Ff

• FF

• ff

• Ff

Which of the following is correct?

• Klinefelter Syndrome

• Down Syndrome

• No Disorder

• Turner Syndrome

Given: N = normal vision and n = colorblind vision ... What would be the phenotype of X^NXⁿ?

• normal visioned male

• colorblind female

• normal visioned female

• colorblind male