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What effect do deletions or insertions of base pairs have when the number involved is not a multiple of 3?
What effect do deletions or insertions of base pairs have when the number involved is not a multiple of 3?
Which mutation type is characterized by the amplification of a sequence of three nucleotides?
Which mutation type is characterized by the amplification of a sequence of three nucleotides?
What is the primary function of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs)?
What is the primary function of noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs)?
What specific genetic alteration is involved in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
What specific genetic alteration is involved in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia?
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What happens to mRNA transcripts when pathogenic structural alterations interfere?
What happens to mRNA transcripts when pathogenic structural alterations interfere?
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What is often contained within the genetic structure of cancers?
What is often contained within the genetic structure of cancers?
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Which condition involves 250 to 4000 tandem repeats of the sequence CGG?
Which condition involves 250 to 4000 tandem repeats of the sequence CGG?
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If an insertion mutation results in three additional base pairs, what is the expected outcome?
If an insertion mutation results in three additional base pairs, what is the expected outcome?
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What is likely responsible for the tall stature and long legs typical of the syndrome?
What is likely responsible for the tall stature and long legs typical of the syndrome?
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What metabolic syndrome issue is commonly associated with the syndrome described?
What metabolic syndrome issue is commonly associated with the syndrome described?
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Which congenital heart disease has a prevalence of 50% in adults with the syndrome?
Which congenital heart disease has a prevalence of 50% in adults with the syndrome?
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What condition has a 20-30 fold higher risk of occurrence in individuals with this syndrome?
What condition has a 20-30 fold higher risk of occurrence in individuals with this syndrome?
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How does the number of CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene affect sensitivity to androgens?
How does the number of CAG repeats in the androgen receptor gene affect sensitivity to androgens?
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Which of the following bones is NOT affected by the increased incidence of osteoporosis in the syndrome?
Which of the following bones is NOT affected by the increased incidence of osteoporosis in the syndrome?
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What genetic feature is responsible for the preferential inactivation of the shortest CAG repeat allele in the syndrome?
What genetic feature is responsible for the preferential inactivation of the shortest CAG repeat allele in the syndrome?
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Which autoimmune disease is mentioned as having a higher prevalence in this syndrome?
Which autoimmune disease is mentioned as having a higher prevalence in this syndrome?
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What does incomplete penetrance imply?
What does incomplete penetrance imply?
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What is a chain termination mutation?
What is a chain termination mutation?
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What is variable expressivity?
What is variable expressivity?
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How are most mutations in autosomal genes expressed in heterozygotes?
How are most mutations in autosomal genes expressed in heterozygotes?
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What percentage of mutations are considered familial?
What percentage of mutations are considered familial?
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What contributes to the phenotypic variations in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
What contributes to the phenotypic variations in individuals with sickle cell anemia?
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What is primarily affected by mutations involving introns or splice junctions?
What is primarily affected by mutations involving introns or splice junctions?
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How does the presence of other genes influence mutant allele expression?
How does the presence of other genes influence mutant allele expression?
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What is the primary defect associated with Marfan Syndrome?
What is the primary defect associated with Marfan Syndrome?
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Which syndrome is characterized by inherited predisposition to aortic aneurysm and cardiovascular manifestations?
Which syndrome is characterized by inherited predisposition to aortic aneurysm and cardiovascular manifestations?
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What is the effect of Angiotensin Receptor II blockers in mouse models of Marfan Syndrome?
What is the effect of Angiotensin Receptor II blockers in mouse models of Marfan Syndrome?
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What type of inheritance pattern is associated with Marfan Syndrome?
What type of inheritance pattern is associated with Marfan Syndrome?
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Which protein is a major component of microfibrils in the extracellular matrix?
Which protein is a major component of microfibrils in the extracellular matrix?
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G6PD deficiency can lead to which condition when exposed to certain drugs?
G6PD deficiency can lead to which condition when exposed to certain drugs?
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What is a common clinical feature of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes?
What is a common clinical feature of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes?
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What does the defect in dystrophin primarily affect?
What does the defect in dystrophin primarily affect?
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How is Familial Hypercholesterolemia primarily characterized?
How is Familial Hypercholesterolemia primarily characterized?
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Which of the following is a characteristic abnormality observed in Marfan Syndrome?
Which of the following is a characteristic abnormality observed in Marfan Syndrome?
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What is the incidence rate of Klinefelter Syndrome in live male births?
What is the incidence rate of Klinefelter Syndrome in live male births?
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What primary factors contribute to the clinical features of Klinefelter Syndrome?
What primary factors contribute to the clinical features of Klinefelter Syndrome?
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What characteristic body habitus is commonly associated with Klinefelter Syndrome?
What characteristic body habitus is commonly associated with Klinefelter Syndrome?
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What percentage of X-linked genes escape X-inactivation in Klinefelter Syndrome?
What percentage of X-linked genes escape X-inactivation in Klinefelter Syndrome?
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Which of the following is a common feature of Klinefelter Syndrome?
Which of the following is a common feature of Klinefelter Syndrome?
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Which gene is mentioned as not subject to X-inactivation and can affect somatic features in Klinefelter Syndrome?
Which gene is mentioned as not subject to X-inactivation and can affect somatic features in Klinefelter Syndrome?
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What is a possible consequence of the presence of supernumerary X chromosomes in patients with Klinefelter Syndrome?
What is a possible consequence of the presence of supernumerary X chromosomes in patients with Klinefelter Syndrome?
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Which of the following cognitive abilities is commonly affected in patients with Klinefelter Syndrome?
Which of the following cognitive abilities is commonly affected in patients with Klinefelter Syndrome?
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Study Notes
Genetic Diseases
- mRNA Processing: Mutations can interfere with normal mRNA processing, leading to failure in forming mature mRNA and blocking translation.
- Deletions/Insertions: These can alter the reading frame, resulting in an abnormal protein with either missing or additional amino acids.
- Point Mutations: These can occur in promoter sequences, affecting mRNA processing.
- Nonsense Mutations: These create a stop codon in an exon, triggering premature protein termination.
- Trinucleotide-Repeat Mutations: These involve amplifications of three nucleotide sequences, as seen in Fragile X Syndrome, characterized by an expansion of CGG repeats in the FMR1 gene.
Mendelian Disorders
- Individuals carry several deleterious recessive genes, which usually remain unexpressed.
- 80-85% of these mutations are familial, while 15-20% are new mutations acquired de novo.
- Most mutations in autosomal genes exhibit partial expression in heterozygotes and full expression in homozygotes.
- Incomplete Penetrance: Individuals inherit the mutant gene but don't express the trait.
- Variable Expressivity: The trait is expressed differently among individuals with the same gene mutation.
Disorders associated with Defects in Structural Proteins
- These affect the connective tissue (CT) and involve multiple organs.
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Marfan Syndrome:
- A CT disorder affecting the skeleton, eyes, and cardiovascular system.
- Predominantly inherited via autosomal dominant mode.
- Caused by mutations in the fibrillin-1 gene (FBN1).
- Fibrillin-1 is a major component of microfibrils in the extracellular matrix (ECM).
- Defective fibrillin-1 disrupts microfibril formation, leading to Marfan Syndrome.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS): These are a group of genetic disorders affecting collagen synthesis and structure, causing various connective tissue problems.
Disorders associated with Defects in Receptor Proteins
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia:
- One of the most frequent genetic diseases involving sex chromosomes and a common cause of hypogonadism in males.
- Results from mutations in the gene encoding the LDL receptor, leading to elevated cholesterol levels.
Klinefelter syndrome
- Clinical Features: Individuals with Klinefelter syndrome have an extra X chromosome (XXY).
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Pathogenic Mechanism:
- Uneven dosage compensation: 35% of X-linked genes escape inactivation, resulting in an extra dose of these genes compared to normal males.
- Overexpression of certain X-linked genes, including those involved in growth, contributes to hypogonadism and the distinctive body habitus.
- Preferential inactivation of the X chromosome carrying the androgen receptor allele with the shortest CAG repeat, leading to reduced androgen sensitivity.
Pharmacogenetics
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G6PD deficiency:
- Individuals with G6PD deficiency are usually asymptomatic, but can develop severe hemolytic anemia upon exposure to certain drugs like primaquine.
Genetically Determined Adverse Reactions to Drugs
- Enzyme deficiencies can be unmasked upon exposure to specific drugs, leading to adverse reactions.
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Test your knowledge on genetic diseases and Mendelian disorders. This quiz covers key concepts such as mRNA processing, various mutations, and the inheritance patterns of genetic disorders. Understand the implications of different types of mutations and how they influence genetic traits.
