Understanding Genetic Causes of Parkinson's Disease

Understanding Genetic Causes of Parkinson's Disease

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Parkinson's Disease cases are considered idiopathic?

100%

85%

50%

15%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of genes in the body?

To regulate body temperature

To fight infections

To store energy

To provide instructions for making proteins

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Autosomal Dominant inheritance, how many mutated gene copies are needed to cause a disease?

None

Three

One

Two

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which gene is associated with early-onset Parkinson's Disease when mutated?

Park7

Park2

DJ-1

LRRK2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the function of the Parkin protein encoded by the Park2 gene?

To tag damaged proteins for disposal

To control cell activity

To increase protein production

To protect cells from stress

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which gene mutation is most commonly associated with genetic forms of Parkinson's Disease?

Park7

Park2

LRRK2

DJ-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Dardarin, the protein produced by the LRRK2 gene?

To protect cells from stress

To tag proteins for disposal

To control cell activity and signal transmission

To increase protein production

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