24 Questions
What is responsible for the functions of the cell according to the text?
RNA
How is gene disruption related to Dwarfism (Achondroplasia) based on the text?
It leads to the disease in the vast majority.
What term is used to describe different versions of a gene?
Alleles
How can two average-sized individuals have kids with Dwarfism?
By inheriting two copies of the gene disruption allele
What does the Central Dogma concept primarily involve according to the text?
RNA and Proteins
In what ratio do parents with Dwarfism commonly have kids with average size, based on the text?
1 in 40,000 newborns
What percentage of genomic sequences are occupied by Globin genes?
2-4%
What is the main focus of genomics?
Understanding gene-gene interplay
In genomics, what does the term 'gene' primarily refer to?
A fundamental unit of inheritance
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of genomics as described in the text?
Analyzing single genes in isolation
What type of sequences make up about 15% of the genomic content?
Segmental Duplicated regions
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between genomics and genetics?
Genomics involves studying an organism's complete genetic information, while genetics focuses on individual traits.
What genetic condition results from the disruption of the Albinism Gene?
Very pale skin, eye, and hair color
How are genes structured?
Exons and Introns
What percentage of human DNA consists of genes?
2%
How many pairs of chromosomes are found in humans?
23 pairs
What is the term used to refer to the entire collection of nucleotides in an organism's DNA?
Genome
What is the approximate length of the uncondensed genome of one cell?
180 cm
What is the main focus of Soha N.Yazbek's research?
Exploring the Genetics of Complex Diseases
What is the role of Soha N.Yazbek at the American University of Beirut?
Associate Professor of Genetics
From where did Soha N.Yazbek obtain her Ph.D. in Genetics?
Case Western Reserve University
What is the primary focus of the Genetic Counseling Unit established by Soha N.Yazbek?
Hemoglobinopathies
What is Genetics primarily concerned with?
Study of Genes and Heredity
What is the main objective of Soha N.Yazbek's research on genetic disease burden?
Establishing a proper genetic health care system in Lebanon
Test your knowledge on the genetic basis of albinism and how gene disruption can lead to disease. Explore concepts such as melanin pigment genes, pale skin, eye, and hair color, and inheritance patterns. Learn about gene composition, exons, and introns.
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