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Which allele encodes Starch branching enzyme (Sbe1) in Mendel’s pea shape?
Which allele encodes Starch branching enzyme (Sbe1) in Mendel’s pea shape?
- Y allele
- y allele
- R allele (correct)
- r allele
What is the molecular function of the Y allele in Mendel’s pea color?
What is the molecular function of the Y allele in Mendel’s pea color?
- Encodes Stay green enzyme (Sgr) (correct)
- Does not make Starch branching enzyme (Sbe1)
- Does not make Stay green enzyme (Sgr)
- Encodes Starch branching enzyme (Sbe1)
According to the general molecular principles, what does a dominant allele usually determine?
According to the general molecular principles, what does a dominant allele usually determine?
- An unrelated protein
- A non-functional protein
- A partially functioning protein
- A normally functioning protein (correct)
What happens when the y allele is present in Mendel’s pea color?
What happens when the y allele is present in Mendel’s pea color?
Which disease is caused by a dominant allele in humans?
Which disease is caused by a dominant allele in humans?
What is the frequency of Huntington's disease in humans?
What is the frequency of Huntington's disease in humans?
In which chromosome is von Willebrand disease located?
In which chromosome is von Willebrand disease located?
What is the pattern of inheritance for cystic fibrosis in humans?
What is the pattern of inheritance for cystic fibrosis in humans?
What is the recurrence risk for each sibling of the proband in autosomal recessive inheritance?
What is the recurrence risk for each sibling of the proband in autosomal recessive inheritance?
Which disease exhibits a dominant pattern of inheritance?
Which disease exhibits a dominant pattern of inheritance?
What does it mean when each child of an affected parent has a 50% risk of inheriting the trait in autosomal dominant inheritance?
What does it mean when each child of an affected parent has a 50% risk of inheriting the trait in autosomal dominant inheritance?
