Mendelian and Multifactorial Traits Quiz
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How many pairs of autosomes does a human somatic cell have?

  • 24
  • 23
  • 21
  • 22 (correct)

What does the Y chromosome determine in humans?

  • Both femaleness and maleness
  • Maleness (correct)
  • Femaleness
  • Non-sex characteristics

What do cells differ in despite containing the entire genome?

  • Number of chromosomes
  • Ability to replicate
  • Appearance and activities (correct)
  • Location in the body

What structures are formed when DNA molecules wrap tightly around proteins?

<p>Chromosomes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a polymorphism as described in the text?

<p>A variant in DNA sequence present in at least 1 percent of a population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) primarily used for?

<p>Estimating disease risk based on genetic variations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of genome-wide association studies mentioned in the text?

<p>Tracking combinations of genetic landmarks associated with disorders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do SNPs differ from mutations as explained in the text?

<p>SNPs mark genetic variations, while mutations can cause diseases (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to know whether a trait or illness is single-gene or multifactorial?

<p>To determine the risk of occurrence in a particular family member (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes predicting the recurrence of a multifactorial trait or disorder challenging?

<p>Multiple genes and environmental factors are involved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does osteoporosis exemplify the complexity of multifactorial diseases?

<p>Several genes and lifestyle factors contribute to it (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are results of predictive testing for inherited disease presented as risks rather than foregone conclusions?

<p>The environment can modify gene expression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the fears of biotechnology that Alexis Rockman captures in his art?

<p>Pigs incubating spare parts for sick humans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the field of metagenomics aim to reveal and describe?

<p>Interactions between different species (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was one of the first metagenomics projects conducted to describe life?

<p>Sargasso Sea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What misconception did Christopher Columbus have about the Sargasso Sea?

<p>He mistook the seaweed for abundant fish (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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