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Genetic Disorders and Inheritance Patterns

Genetic Disorders and Inheritance Patterns

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Mr. Kite introduces a webcast on genetics, focusing on pedigree charts and genetic disorders. He explains the symbols and purpose of pedigree charts, and discusses common genetic disorders like cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, and Huntington's disease. The video aims to help students understand how traits are tracked through families and the implications of genetic disorders.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a pedigree chart?

To document the medical history of a family

To visually represent how traits are passed through a family

To map out the geographical origins of a family

To track the financial history of a family

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In a pedigree chart, what does a half-shaded circle or square represent?

An individual with the trait

A deceased individual

A carrier of the trait

An individual without the trait

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of cystic fibrosis?

It affects the nervous system

It is a viral infection

It causes errors in mucus production

It is a dominant disorder

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common effect of sickle cell disease on red blood cells?

They increase in size

They collapse under stress

They carry more oxygen

They become donut-shaped

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which genetic disorder is associated with defective hemoglobin?

Sickle cell disease

Achondroplasia

Huntington's disease

Cystic fibrosis

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is true about achondroplasia?

It is caused by a viral infection

It is a dominant disorder

It affects the digestive system

It is a recessive disorder

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Huntington's disease is characterized by which of the following?

Early onset in childhood

Increased lifespan

Wasting of the nervous system

Improved muscle function

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