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What defines a hereditary disease?
What defines a hereditary disease?
Which of the following is a characteristic of chromosomal disorders?
Which of the following is a characteristic of chromosomal disorders?
Which term describes a condition that is present at birth but is not necessarily genetic?
Which term describes a condition that is present at birth but is not necessarily genetic?
What type of genetic disorder is associated with interactions between multiple genes and environmental factors?
What type of genetic disorder is associated with interactions between multiple genes and environmental factors?
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What is the typical outcome of mutations affecting germ cells?
What is the typical outcome of mutations affecting germ cells?
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How are disorders caused by mutations in single genes characterized?
How are disorders caused by mutations in single genes characterized?
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Which of the following diseases is an example of a complex multigenic disorder?
Which of the following diseases is an example of a complex multigenic disorder?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding congenital conditions?
Which of the following statements is true regarding congenital conditions?
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What typically allows women to remain healthy in the presence of a mutated gene on one X-chromosome?
What typically allows women to remain healthy in the presence of a mutated gene on one X-chromosome?
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Which of the following is classified as an X-linked recessive disorder?
Which of the following is classified as an X-linked recessive disorder?
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What happens to the repeat number at a locus in the FMR1 gene when it exceeds a specific threshold?
What happens to the repeat number at a locus in the FMR1 gene when it exceeds a specific threshold?
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What is a characteristic feature of familial cases of Fragile X syndrome in males?
What is a characteristic feature of familial cases of Fragile X syndrome in males?
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In cases of maternal inheritance of mitochondrial disorders, what is the genetic outcome for children of affected mothers?
In cases of maternal inheritance of mitochondrial disorders, what is the genetic outcome for children of affected mothers?
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Which description accurately defines aneuploidy?
Which description accurately defines aneuploidy?
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What describes a euploid chromosome condition?
What describes a euploid chromosome condition?
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Which chromosomal abnormality is common in first-trimester aborted fetuses?
Which chromosomal abnormality is common in first-trimester aborted fetuses?
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Which of the following statements is true about autosomal dominant disorders?
Which of the following statements is true about autosomal dominant disorders?
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What is a characteristic of autosomal recessive disorders?
What is a characteristic of autosomal recessive disorders?
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Which of the following is NOT typically classified as an autosomal dominant disorder?
Which of the following is NOT typically classified as an autosomal dominant disorder?
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How is Marfan's syndrome caused?
How is Marfan's syndrome caused?
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Which outcome is likely for a child if one parent has an autosomal dominant disorder?
Which outcome is likely for a child if one parent has an autosomal dominant disorder?
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Most autosomal recessive disorders are primarily caused by?
Most autosomal recessive disorders are primarily caused by?
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In the inheritance pattern of autosomal dominant disorders, which of the following is true?
In the inheritance pattern of autosomal dominant disorders, which of the following is true?
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What is the chromosomal composition for Turner syndrome?
What is the chromosomal composition for Turner syndrome?
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Which of the following statements about chromosomal abnormalities is true?
Which of the following statements about chromosomal abnormalities is true?
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What genetic condition is typically associated with a karyotype of 47, XX, +21?
What genetic condition is typically associated with a karyotype of 47, XX, +21?
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What is a common consequence of chromosomal abnormalities during early pregnancy?
What is a common consequence of chromosomal abnormalities during early pregnancy?
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Which feature is NOT commonly associated with Turner syndrome?
Which feature is NOT commonly associated with Turner syndrome?
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Which structural chromosomal abnormality involves the loss of one arm of a chromosome?
Which structural chromosomal abnormality involves the loss of one arm of a chromosome?
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Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is best described as a technique that uses what?
Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) is best described as a technique that uses what?
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What is the most common cause of Down syndrome?
What is the most common cause of Down syndrome?
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What is a point mutation?
What is a point mutation?
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Which of the following best describes a frameshift mutation?
Which of the following best describes a frameshift mutation?
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What distinguishes a trinucleotide repeat disorder from other mutations?
What distinguishes a trinucleotide repeat disorder from other mutations?
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In sickle cell disease, what is the specific change that occurs in the hemoglobin structure due to point mutation?
In sickle cell disease, what is the specific change that occurs in the hemoglobin structure due to point mutation?
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What occurs when the repeat number of a trinucleotide sequence exceeds a certain threshold?
What occurs when the repeat number of a trinucleotide sequence exceeds a certain threshold?
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Which mutation type is characterized by the addition of nucleotides?
Which mutation type is characterized by the addition of nucleotides?
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In the context of single gene defects, what is a common characteristic of a deletion mutation?
In the context of single gene defects, what is a common characteristic of a deletion mutation?
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What is a premutation in the context of trinucleotide repeat disorders?
What is a premutation in the context of trinucleotide repeat disorders?
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Study Notes
Genetic Diseases Overview
- Genetic aspects are implicated in nearly all diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and cancer susceptibility.
- High rates of miscarriages are associated with fetal chromosomal abnormalities.
- The Human Genome Project has sequenced around 30,000 genes.
Definitions
- Congenital Conditions: Defects present at birth, not necessarily genetic (e.g., congenital syphilis).
- Hereditary Conditions: Genetic disorders passed down from parents through germline cells.
Classification of Genetic Disorders
- Single Gene Disorders: Caused by mutations in single genes, often with significant phenotypic effects.
- Chromosomal Disorders: Result from structural or numerical alterations of chromosomes.
- Complex Multigenic Disorders: Caused by multiple gene variants and environmental interactions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).
Single Gene Mutations
- Point Mutations: Substitution of a single base pair in DNA.
- Frameshift Mutations: Caused by insertions or deletions of nucleotides, altering the subsequent reading frame.
- Trinucleotide Repeat Disorders: Involves expansion of a repeat sequence beyond a stable threshold, leading to instability in the allele.
Mendelian Transmission Patterns
- Follow Mendelian inheritance rules: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked disorders.
Autosomal Dominant Disorders
- Manifest in heterozygous individuals; one mutant allele (D) from an affected parent can cause the disease.
- Common disorders include Huntington’s disease, Neurofibromatosis, and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Autosomal Recessive Disorders
- Requires mutations in both copies of a gene; examples include cystic fibrosis and phenylketonuria.
- Majority are metabolic disorders, often linked to enzyme deficiencies.
X-Linked Recessive Disorders
- Predominantly affect males, who have only one X chromosome; conditions include Duchenne muscular dystrophy and hemophilia.
- Women can be carriers without showing symptoms due to the presence of a second X chromosome.
Fragile X Syndrome
- An X-linked disorder often leading to mental retardation, characterized by specific physical features.
- Caused by CGG trinucleotide repeat expansion in the FMR1 gene.
Mitochondrial Disorders
- Inherited solely from the mother; all children of affected mothers will have the disorder, while those of affected fathers will not.
Chromosomal Abnormalities
- Common abnormalities include numerical (e.g., trisomy, monosomy) and structural alterations (e.g., deletions, translocations).
- Found in 1 in 200 live births; significant in first-trimester abortions.
Examples of Chromosomal Conditions
- Down Syndrome: Caused primarily by Trisomy 21, associated with mental retardation and characteristic physical features.
- Turner Syndrome: Monosomy X (45,X), leading to short stature and infertility, commonly resulting in fetal loss.
Diagnosis Techniques
- Karyotyping: Provides a global view of chromosome structure and number but offers low resolution.
- Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH): Utilizes DNA probes for targeted chromosomal analysis, allowing for more specific genetic diagnostics.
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This quiz explores the definitions and classifications of genetic diseases, including congenital and hereditary conditions. Participants will learn about Mendelian inheritance patterns, risk factors, and the significance of chromosomal analysis in understanding genetic disorders.
