10 Questions
What is the primary cause of Menkes disease?
Deficiency in the copper-transported protein
What is the characteristic feature of the hair in Menkes disease?
Kinky and brittle
What is the typical age of death in Menkes disease?
Around 3 years
What is the typical presentation of Wilson's disease in the eye?
Greenish brown ring in the cornea
What is the mode of inheritance of Menkes disease?
X-linked recessive
What is the typical outcome of Wilson's disease patients?
Neurological abnormalities and death at around 20 years
What is the primary defect in Wilson's disease?
Deficiency or dysfunction of the copper-transported protein
What is the typical neurological feature of Wilson's disease?
Involuntary movements and difficulty in speaking
How do patients with Menkes disease usually die?
Neurological deterioration and respiratory infections
What is the common feature of both Menkes and Wilson's disease?
Deficiency or dysfunction of the copper-transported protein
Learn about the concept of linkage traits, how they are mapped to chromosomes, and how they differ from Mendel's laws. This quiz also covers single gene disorders and inborn errors of metabolism.
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