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Human Genetic Disorders

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

A genetic disorder is an abnormal condition that a person inherits through ____________________________.

a)

chromosomes or blood

b)

genes or germs

c)

genes or chromosomes

d)

bacteria or fungi

2.

Genetic disorders can be caused by ___________ in the DNA of genes.

a)

mutations

b)

diseases

c)

migrations

d)

multiplication

3.

Genetic disorders can be caused by changes in the overall _________________________ of chromosomes.

a)

structure or number

b)

type and shape

c)

number or color

d)

parent or child

4.

A diagram or family tree of genetic inheritance used by geneticists to map genetic traits

a)

Punnett square

b)

pedigree

c)

karyotype

d)

chromotype

5.

Photograph of a person's chromosome arranged in pairs

a)

family tree

b)

Punnett square

c)

pedigree

d)

karyotype

6.

Which tool best helps reveal whether a person has the correct number of chromosomes?

a)

pedigree

b)

karyotype

c)

Punnett square

d)

genetic engineering

7.

Which is NOT a genetic disorder caused by an abnormal number of chromosomes?

a)

Down Syndrome

b)

Turner's Syndrome

c)

Munchausen Syndrome

d)

Kleinfelter's Syndrome

8.

This disorder, also known as Trisomy 21, is characterized by 47 chromosomes, intellectual disability, respiratory infections, and heart defects.

a)

Kleinfelter's Syndrome

b)

Edward's Syndrome

c)

Turner's Syndrome

d)

Down's Syndrome

9.

This disorder occurs when a female has only one X chromosome. It occurs only in females and brings infertility.

a)

Down's Syndrome

b)

Turner's Syndrome

c)

Edward's Syndrome

d)

Kleinfelter's Syndrome

10.

This disorder, known as Trisomy 18, is characterized by 47 chromosomes, several intellectual disability, and malformations.

a)

Turner's Syndrome

b)

Down's Syndrome

c)

Malignant Syndrome

d)

Edward's Syndrome

11.

This disorder occurs when there is an extra X chromosome in males, and makes them sterile.

a)

Down's syndrome

b)

Kleinfelter's syndrome

c)

Turner's syndrome

d)

Edward's syndrome