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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?

Cleft lip and palate Signup and view all the answers

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

Results should be interpreted correctly and provided promptly Signup and view all the answers

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

Encouraging individuals to seek further counseling Signup and view all the answers

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

'People must sign informed consent for screening' Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether an individual is male or female?

Type of chromosomes in the zygote Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of homologous chromosomes in genetic inheritance?

They carry genes for the same traits Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to an individual's outward appearance?

Phenotype Signup and view all the answers

How are genetic disorders transmitted to offspring?

Through autosomes Signup and view all the answers

What information does genetic counseling provide?

Reassurance about disorder inheritance Signup and view all the answers

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

Due to self-blame and ignorance Signup and view all the answers

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

With guilt and self-blame Signup and view all the answers

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

Finding out the disorder was not inherited Signup and view all the answers

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

Not receiving adequate support as partners Signup and view all the answers

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

It ensures gender identity only Signup and view all the answers