Chromosomes and Gene Inheritance Quiz

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What is a key legal responsibility of genetic testing and counseling mentioned in the text?

  • Ensuring individuals sign informed consent before genetic screening (correct)
  • Providing results to only those directly involved
  • Forcing individuals to undergo procedures post-counseling
  • Withholding results from individuals

What is the incidence of Trisomy 13 Syndrome per 1000 live births as mentioned in the text?

  • 0.45 (correct)
  • 4.7
  • 2.2
  • 1.5

What is the genetic makeup in Trisomy 13 Syndrome?

  • Extra chromosome 13 (correct)
  • Extra chromosome 18
  • Extra chromosome 15
  • Extra chromosome 21

What kind of body disorders are commonly found in individuals with Trisomy 13 Syndrome?

<p>Cleft lip and palate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must be ensured about the interpretation and provision of genetic test results?

<p>Results should be interpreted correctly and provided promptly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach after genetic counseling according to the text?

<p>Encouraging individuals to seek further counseling (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of genetic screening acceptance mentioned in the text?

<p>'People must sign informed consent for screening' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether an individual is male or female?

<p>Type of chromosomes in the zygote (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of homologous chromosomes in genetic inheritance?

<p>They carry genes for the same traits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to an individual's outward appearance?

<p>Phenotype (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are genetic disorders transmitted to offspring?

<p>Through autosomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What information does genetic counseling provide?

<p>Reassurance about disorder inheritance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can knowledge about passing a genetic disorder to a child lead to guilt?

<p>Due to self-blame and ignorance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do individuals react when informed they are carriers of a trait that may affect their child?

<p>With guilt and self-blame (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes people to feel 'well' after a genetic counseling session?

<p>Finding out the disorder was not inherited (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of genetic counseling outcomes, what could lead to the end of marriages and relationships?

<p>Not receiving adequate support as partners (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the chromosome for gender determination play in offspring development?

<p>It ensures gender identity only (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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