Classifying Single-Gene Diseases

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Download our mobile app to listen on the go
Get App

Questions and Answers

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

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

More Like This

Genetic Disorders Quiz
34 questions
Mendelian Inheritance Patterns
10 questions
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser