Basic Genetics Quiz Part B

Which characteristic is typically associated with Down syndrome?

• Poor beard growth

• Flattened skull

• Widely spaced nipples

• Excessive height

Which syndrome is characterized by low testosterone and tall stature?

• Turner syndrome

• Down syndrome

• Klinefelter syndrome

• Fragile X syndrome

What physical feature is associated with Turner syndrome?

• Extremely tall stature

• Webbed neck

• Protruding tongue

• Enlarged breasts

In Fragile X syndrome, which gender typically experiences more severe symptoms?

• Both genders equally

• Males

• Females

• Neither gender

What is a key characteristic of Down syndrome?

• Extra X chromosome

• Missing X chromosome

• Extra chromosome 21

• Missing Y chromosome

Which condition is most likely to affect males with sex-linked disorders?

• Color blindness

• Attached earlobes

• Tongue rolling

• Dimples

Which statement about Klinefelter syndrome is correct?

• It only affects females

• It results from missing X chromosome

• It involves XXY chromosome pattern

• It causes shortened stature