WorksheetsGenetic Disease
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
A genetic disorder is an abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes?
True
False
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder in which the body produces thick mucus in the lungs and intestines,
True
False
Mutations are a change in what?
DNA
tRNA
genotype
phenotype
Illnesses or disorders caused by an abnormal gene (Examples: Downs and Turner Syndrome -wrong number of chromosomes, Recessive traits - Sickle Cell Anemia, Cystic Fibrosis)
Mutation
Genetic Disorder
Vaccine
Covid 19
Of all the traits that are being manipulated using designer baby technology, which trait is the most common trait that parents are choosing to screen for their babies?
gender
personality
disease
intelligence
When a chromosome is not copied correctly
Identical twins
Fraternal twins
Genetic Disorder
Mutation
Part of chromosome that controls a trait (30,000 in humans)
Allele
Protein
Gene
Nucleus
True or False. Some genetic disorders are caused by changes in the DNA of genes, but some are caused by changes in the structure or number of chromosomes.
True
False
Some genetic disorders are caused by what?
alleles
Mutations in the DNA of genes
Phenotype
Genotype
What is a genetic disease?
A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA
A disease caused by bacteria
A disease caused by viruses
A disease caused by lifestyle choices
Which of the following is an example of a genetic disorder?
Influenza
Diabetes
Cystic Fibrosis
Hypertension
How are genetic diseases typically inherited?
Through environmental factors
Through lifestyle choices
Through genes passed from parents to offspring
Through exposure to toxins
What is the role of genetic counseling in managing genetic diseases?
To provide dietary advice
To offer psychological support
To assess the risk of genetic disorders in offspring
To prescribe medication
Which technique is used to identify genetic disorders before birth?
X-ray imaging
Ultrasound
Amniocentesis
Blood pressure monitoring
What is the primary cause of Down syndrome?
A mutation in a single gene
An extra copy of chromosome 21
A deficiency in vitamin D
Exposure to radiation
