Inherited Genetic Disorders Quiz

Which genetic disorder is characterized by the production of thick, sticky mucus that can clog the lungs and obstruct the pancreas?

• cystic fibrosis

• Down syndrome

• sickle cell anemia

• Huntington's disease

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which genetic disorder affects the red blood cells, causing them to become misshapen and break down easily?

• hemophilia

• sickle cell anemia

• cystic fibrosis

• Down syndrome

Which genetic disorder is a progressive brain disorder that causes uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of cognitive abilities?

• Huntington's disease

• Parkinson's disease

• Down syndrome

• Alzheimer's disease

What is the most common inherited genetic disorder where people cough up mucus?

• Tay-Sachs disease

• Huntington's disease

• Sickle cell anemia

• cystic fibrosis

Which genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in the CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) gene?

• Sickle cell anemia

• Huntington's disease

• Cystic Fibrosis

• Down syndrome

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in the HBB (hemoglobin) gene?

• Down syndrome

• sickle cell anemia

• Cystic fibrosis

• Huntington's disease

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in the HTT (huntingtin) gene?

• Huntington's disease

• Cystic fibrosis

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which genetic disorder can protect people from malaria?

• Sickle cell anemia

• Hemophilia

• Down syndrome

• Cystic fibrosis

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-4

Which genetic disorder is characterized by the presence of a sickle-shaped red blood cells?

• cystic fibrosis

• down syndrome

• sickle cell anemia

• hemophilia

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which genetic disorder causes nerve cells to breakdown and die and leads to a shortened lifespan?

• Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

• Sickle cell anemia

• Huntington's disease

• Cystic fibrosis