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What does reduced penetrance refer to in genetic disorders?
What does reduced penetrance refer to in genetic disorders?
What role does a pedigree play in understanding genetics?
What role does a pedigree play in understanding genetics?
Which of the following describes expressivity in single-gene disorders?
Which of the following describes expressivity in single-gene disorders?
What can be concluded about single-gene disorders based on mutation variability?
What can be concluded about single-gene disorders based on mutation variability?
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What is a key method used in genetic testing to confirm mutation presence?
What is a key method used in genetic testing to confirm mutation presence?
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What is the effect of mutations in the LDLR gene on LDL-C levels?
What is the effect of mutations in the LDLR gene on LDL-C levels?
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How do mutations in the APOB gene affect cholesterol levels?
How do mutations in the APOB gene affect cholesterol levels?
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What role does PCSK9 play in regulating LDL clearance?
What role does PCSK9 play in regulating LDL clearance?
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What is the consequence of mutations in the PCD enzyme?
What is the consequence of mutations in the PCD enzyme?
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What effect do mutations in DHPR have on BH4?
What effect do mutations in DHPR have on BH4?
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How many α1 and α2 chains are present in a normal collagen molecule?
How many α1 and α2 chains are present in a normal collagen molecule?
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What is typically observed in muscle with fatty and connective tissue infiltration?
What is typically observed in muscle with fatty and connective tissue infiltration?
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What happens to collagen production when there are mutations affecting α1 and α2 chains?
What happens to collagen production when there are mutations affecting α1 and α2 chains?
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What does heritability represent in a population?
What does heritability represent in a population?
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Which statement best describes the scope of heritability?
Which statement best describes the scope of heritability?
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What is the significance of a relative risk greater than 1 in heritability studies?
What is the significance of a relative risk greater than 1 in heritability studies?
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How is heritability typically estimated?
How is heritability typically estimated?
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Why can't heritability be used to predict genetic differences between races?
Why can't heritability be used to predict genetic differences between races?
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What is a key limitation of interpreting heritability scores?
What is a key limitation of interpreting heritability scores?
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Which of the following best defines the concept of heritability?
Which of the following best defines the concept of heritability?
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What term describes the genetic factors that contribute to heritability measurements?
What term describes the genetic factors that contribute to heritability measurements?
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What is the primary genetic cause of Osteogenesis imperfecta?
What is the primary genetic cause of Osteogenesis imperfecta?
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What distinguishes the functions of PAR1 and PAR2?
What distinguishes the functions of PAR1 and PAR2?
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Which statement is accurate regarding sex-linked inheritance patterns?
Which statement is accurate regarding sex-linked inheritance patterns?
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Which of the following accurately represents a characteristic of pseudo-autosomal regions (PARs)?
Which of the following accurately represents a characteristic of pseudo-autosomal regions (PARs)?
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What is true about a compound heterozygote?
What is true about a compound heterozygote?
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In genetic terms, what does recombination in PARs ensure?
In genetic terms, what does recombination in PARs ensure?
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How do sex-linked traits differ from autosomal dominant traits?
How do sex-linked traits differ from autosomal dominant traits?
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What would be the chance for a son of a female carrier of a sex-linked trait to inherit the trait?
What would be the chance for a son of a female carrier of a sex-linked trait to inherit the trait?
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What best describes heritability?
What best describes heritability?
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Which inheritance pattern incorporates both genetic and environmental influences?
Which inheritance pattern incorporates both genetic and environmental influences?
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Which of the following is an example of a disease associated with polygenic inheritance?
Which of the following is an example of a disease associated with polygenic inheritance?
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Which statement about children of identical twins is accurate?
Which statement about children of identical twins is accurate?
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Which of the following is an example of an autosomal recessive disorder?
Which of the following is an example of an autosomal recessive disorder?
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What is the primary inheritance pattern for Myotonic dystrophy?
What is the primary inheritance pattern for Myotonic dystrophy?
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How is heritability interpreted when it is low?
How is heritability interpreted when it is low?
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What type of study helps determine the genetic contribution to traits by comparing twins?
What type of study helps determine the genetic contribution to traits by comparing twins?
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Which disorder is characterized by genomic imprinting?
Which disorder is characterized by genomic imprinting?
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Which of the following statements about autosomal dominant disorders is true?
Which of the following statements about autosomal dominant disorders is true?
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Which trait aspect is primarily affected by environmental influences?
Which trait aspect is primarily affected by environmental influences?
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What distinguishes multifactorial inheritance from other types of inheritance?
What distinguishes multifactorial inheritance from other types of inheritance?
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Which disorder is NOT classified as X-linked?
Which disorder is NOT classified as X-linked?
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In dyschondrosteosis, the gene responsible for the disorder is located on which chromosome?
In dyschondrosteosis, the gene responsible for the disorder is located on which chromosome?
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What inheritance pattern is most commonly associated with Fragile X syndrome?
What inheritance pattern is most commonly associated with Fragile X syndrome?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of uniparental disomy?
Which of the following is a characteristic of uniparental disomy?
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Study Notes
Single-Gene Disorders
- Single-gene disorders are caused by mutations in a single gene.
- Mendelian inheritance follows patterns described by Gregor Mendel.
- Each inheritance type has a specific pattern across generations.
- Knowledge of family history and inheritance type aids in identifying carriers and understanding risk.
- Several different mutations can result in the same disease, but with varying degrees of severity.
- Penetrance is the likelihood a gene mutation will result in disease expression.
- Expressivity is the variation in severity of disease symptoms among individuals with the same gene mutation.
- Genetic testing (PCR and sequencing) confirms mutation presence and guides diagnosis.
Objectives
- Describe how genes are inherited, the types and extent of genetic variation seen in the human genome, and how these variations affect disease states and the diversity of normal variation.
- Obtain a family history and draw and interpret a pedigree.
- Perform pedigree analysis and identify the inheritance patterns.
- Explain and identify non-Mendelian mechanisms: reduced penetrance, variable expressivity, uniparental disomy, epigenetics, mosaicism, genomic imprinting, and unstable repeat expansion.
Single-Gene Inheritance (Mendelian Inheritance)
- Refers to genetic disorders or traits controlled by mutations in a single gene.
- Follows inheritance patterns described by Gregor Mendel.
Characteristics of Patterns of Transmission
- Each inheritance type has a specific pattern across generations.
- Knowledge of family history and inheritance type aids in identifying carriers and understanding risk.
Mutation Variability
- Even though a single gene primarily causes these diseases, several different mutations can result in the same disease but with varying degrees of severity and phenotype.
Key Genetic Concepts
- Penetrance: Likelihood that a gene mutation will result in disease expression.
- Expressivity: Variation in severity of disease symptoms among individuals with the same gene mutation.
- Genetic Testing: Methods like PCR and sequencing to confirm mutation presence and guide diagnosis.
Single-Gene Disorders (Important Facts)
- Individual mutant genes cause the disorder (monogenic).
- The mutation can be present on one or both chromosomes.
- Frequency is as high as 1/500.
- Affects about 0.2% of the population.
- Incidence in live births is about 0.36%.
- Hospitalized children are affected 6-8%.
- Mitochondrial disorders are included.
Pedigree
- A family tree that tracks traits or conditions through generations.
- Uses symbols and lines to represent relationships.
Types of Single-Gene Inheritance Patterns
- Autosomal Recessive: Requires two mutated genes (one from each parent) to manifest.
- Autosomal Dominant: Requires only one mutated gene from either parent to manifest.
- X-Linked (Sex-Linked): Caused by mutations on the X chromosome, primarily affecting males.
Atypical Patterns of Inheritance
- Incomplete Dominance: When an individual inherits two different forms of a gene, resulting in a blend of traits.
- Codominance: Both alleles are fully expressed in the offspring.
- Mitochondrial Inheritance: Inherited only from the mother.
- Anticipation: A genetic disorder becoming apparent earlier and/or more severe in subsequent generations.
- X-Inactivation: One X chromosome is randomly turned off in each cell of a female.
Autosomal Dominant Inheritance (Example Diseases):
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- Familial hypercholesterolemia
- Achondroplasia
X-Linked Inheritance (Example Diseases):
- Muscular dystrophy
- Hemophilia
- Hypophosphatemic rickets
Compound Heterozygote
- A person who has two different mutated alleles for a single gene.
- These mutations affect the gene's ability to work properly, and therefore cause the same disease.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts from Genetics Chapter 5, including reduced penetrance, expressivity, and the significance of pedigrees in studying genetic disorders. Additionally, explore methods used in genetic testing to identify mutations. Challenge yourself with these essential questions on single-gene disorders!