Quiz on Multifactorial Disorders

Quiz on Multifactorial Disorders

University

15 Qs

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Quiz on Multifactorial Disorders

Quiz on Multifactorial Disorders

Assessment

Quiz

Science

University

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sue camp

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a polygenic trait?

A trait influenced by a single gene

A trait caused by multiple genes

A trait that is only environmental

A trait that shows simple Mendelian inheritance

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a quantitative trait?

Color blindness

Height

Cystic fibrosis

Blood type

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does heritability measure?

The total number of genes in an organism

The proportion of variance in a trait that is due to genetics

The likelihood of a trait being inherited

The environmental impact on a trait

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the concordance rate in twin studies?

The rate at which twins share a trait

The rate at which twins do not share a trait

The genetic similarity between twins

The environmental factors affecting twins

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of linkage analysis?

To analyze the distribution of traits in populations

To identify environmental factors affecting traits

To determine the genetic basis of complex traits

To find genes linked to diseases through family pedigrees

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of multifactorial traits?

They are only caused by environmental factors

They are influenced by both genetic and environmental factors

They are determined by a single gene

They follow simple Mendelian inheritance

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Genome-Wide Association Studies (GWAS)?

They are limited to Mendelian disorders

They do not require any genetic data

They analyze the entire genome for associations with diseases

They focus on a single candidate gene

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