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Which type of chromosomal abnormality is associated with Down syndrome?
Which type of chromosomal abnormality is associated with Down syndrome?
- Aneuploidy
- Monosomy
- Trisomy (correct)
- Translocation
How many pairs of chromosomes are typically found in human body cells?
How many pairs of chromosomes are typically found in human body cells?
- 35,000
- 23
- 30,000
- 46 (correct)
What is the role of chromosomes in determining traits?
What is the role of chromosomes in determining traits?
- They control the growth and development of every part of our physical and biochemical systems.
- They are tiny filament-shaped structures present in body cells.
- They determine eye color and hair.
- They contain between 30,000 to 35,000 pairs of human genes. (correct)
What is the fundamental process in life involving the flow of information from DNA to protein called?
What is the fundamental process in life involving the flow of information from DNA to protein called?
What is the recommended course of action for a couple who has a child with Down syndrome?
What is the recommended course of action for a couple who has a child with Down syndrome?
Which term refers to the study of disease?
Which term refers to the study of disease?
What term describes the causes of disease?
What term describes the causes of disease?
What term describes the mechanisms of disease development?
What term describes the mechanisms of disease development?
What term describes the structural alterations of cells in disease?
What term describes the structural alterations of cells in disease?
What term describes the consequences of changes in disease?
What term describes the consequences of changes in disease?
Flashcards
Trisomy 21
Trisomy 21
An extra copy of chromosome 21.
Karyotype
Karyotype
The complete set of chromosomes in a cell, consisting of 23 pairs.
Gene Expression
Gene Expression
The process by which genetic information encoded in DNA is used to create proteins.
Etiology
Etiology
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Pathogenesis
Pathogenesis
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Pathology
Pathology
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Morphological Changes
Morphological Changes
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Clinical Manifestations
Clinical Manifestations
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Monogenic Disorder
Monogenic Disorder
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Polygenic Disorder
Polygenic Disorder
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Study Notes
Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Trisomy 21, a type of chromosomal abnormality, is associated with Down syndrome.
Human Chromosomes
- Typically, human body cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes.
Chromosomes and Traits
- Chromosomes play a crucial role in determining traits.
Central Dogma
- The fundamental process in life involving the flow of information from DNA to protein is called the Central Dogma.
Genetic Counselling
- For a couple who has a child with Down syndrome, the recommended course of action is genetic counselling.
Pathology
- The study of disease is referred to as pathology.
Disease-Related Terms
- Etiology refers to the causes of disease.
- Pathogenesis describes the mechanisms of disease development.
- Morphological changes in disease refer to the structural alterations of cells.
- Pathogenesis of disease involves the consequences of changes in disease.
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Test your knowledge on Down syndrome and its genetic causes, risk factors, and prognosis. Learn about trisomy 21 and its impact on individuals.
