Classifying Single-Gene Diseases
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What is the number of main categories into which single-gene diseases can be classified?

  • Three (correct)
  • Two
  • Four
  • Six

    • Which type of single-gene disease is NOT mentioned in the passage?

  • Autosomal recessive
  • Mitochondrial (correct)
  • X-linked
  • Autosomal dominant

    • What is a characteristic of autosomal dominant single-gene diseases?

  • Requires two copies of the mutated gene
  • The option is not specified in the passage (correct)
  • Can only be inherited from the mother
  • Is always fatal

    • What is the relationship between the three categories of single-gene diseases mentioned?

    <p>They are mutually exclusive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common characteristic among all single-gene diseases mentioned in the passage?

    <p>They are all caused by mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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