The Role of Genetics

What is the scientific study of genes and heredity called?

• Biology

• Human Genetics

• Chemistry

• Physics

What does human genetics explain about traits?

• How traits are influenced by diet

• How traits pass from parents to children

• How traits are affected by climate

• How traits are unrelated to genes

What are chromosomes compared to?

• Instruction manuals for our bodies

• Words in a book

• Proteins in a cell

• Cells in a tissue

What do genes do according to the notes?

• They store energy

• They make proteins that control growth and functions

• They transport oxygen

• They provide structural support

How many genes does each chromosome have?

• Hundreds

• Thousands

• Dozens

• Millions

What is inheritance in the context of genetic diseases?

• A process where children receive traits from their parents

• A method of treating genetic diseases

• A way to prevent genetic diseases

• A type of genetic mutation

Which of the following is an example of a genetic disease?

• Cystic fibrosis

• Influenza

• Diabetes

• Hypertension

How are genetic diseases caused?

• By changes in our genes

• By bacterial infections

• By poor diet

• By lack of exercise

Which group is mentioned as having a higher prevalence of sickle cell disease?

• Asian Americans

• African Americans

• Hispanic Americans

• European Americans

Why is it important to understand the patterns of genetic disease prevalence?

• To ignore them

• To increase the prevalence

• To better address and manage health issues

• To create more diseases