Human Genome

Identify an application of genetic sequencing below:

• Improved and more accurate diagnosis of inherited disorders due to single genes
• Providing personalised medication and treatment depending on the genetic combination
• Determine evolutionary relationships between species
• All of the above

A chromosome that is not a sex chromosome is known as a(an)

• autosome.
• karyotype.
• pedigree.
• chromatid.

An individual with blood type O can receive blood from an individual with type

• A
• B
• AB
• O

The ABO blood group is made up of

• three alleles.
• two alleles.
• identical alleles.
• dominant alleles.

The failure of chromosomes to separate during gamete formation in called

• nondisjunction
• alleles
• point mutation
• cloning

In a pedigree chart, how are females illustrated

• circles
• squares
• triangles
• lines

In a pedigree chart, how are characteristics or traits illustrated

• circles
• squares
• shading
• lines

In humans, what would the blood type of a child be if she inherited type A from Dad and type B from Mom?

• O
• A
• B
• AB

The X and Y chromosomes are called the

• extra chromosomes.
• phenotypes.
• sex chromosomes.
• All of the answers are correct.

What is the gender of the individual whose karyotype is seen in the image?

• Male
• Female