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Genetic Disease

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A genetic disorder is an abnormal condition that a person inherits through genes or chromosomes?

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder in which the body produces thick mucus in the lungs and intestines,

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Mutations are a change in what?

a)

DNA

b)

tRNA

c)

genotype

d)

phenotype

4.

Illnesses or disorders caused by an abnormal gene (Examples: Downs and Turner Syndrome -wrong number of chromosomes, Recessive traits - Sickle Cell Anemia, Cystic Fibrosis)

a)

Mutation

b)

Genetic Disorder

c)

Vaccine

d)

Covid 19

5.

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?

a)

gender

b)

personality

c)

disease

d)

intelligence

6.

When a chromosome is not copied correctly

a)

Identical twins

b)

Fraternal twins

c)

Genetic Disorder

d)

Mutation

7.

Part of chromosome that controls a trait (30,000 in humans)

a)

Allele

b)

Protein

c)

Gene

d)

Nucleus

8.

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.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Some genetic disorders are caused by what?

a)

alleles

b)

Mutations in the DNA of genes

c)

Phenotype

d)

Genotype

10.

What is a genetic disease?

a)

A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's DNA

b)

A disease caused by bacteria

c)

A disease caused by viruses

d)

A disease caused by lifestyle choices

11.

Which of the following is an example of a genetic disorder?

a)

Influenza

b)

Diabetes

c)

Cystic Fibrosis

d)

Hypertension

12.

How are genetic diseases typically inherited?

a)

Through environmental factors

b)

Through lifestyle choices

c)

Through genes passed from parents to offspring

d)

Through exposure to toxins

13.

What is the role of genetic counseling in managing genetic diseases?

a)

To provide dietary advice

b)

To offer psychological support

c)

To assess the risk of genetic disorders in offspring

d)

To prescribe medication

14.

Which technique is used to identify genetic disorders before birth?

a)

X-ray imaging

b)

Ultrasound

c)

Amniocentesis

d)

Blood pressure monitoring

15.

What is the primary cause of Down syndrome?

a)

A mutation in a single gene

b)

An extra copy of chromosome 21

c)

A deficiency in vitamin D

d)

Exposure to radiation