Molecular Explanation for Mendel's Pea Traits
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Chlorophyll is not broken down and the peas remain green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease is caused by a dominant allele in humans?

    <p>Familial hypercholesterolemia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the frequency of Huntington's disease in humans?

    <p>1/15,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which chromosome is von Willebrand disease located?

    <p>12p</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pattern of inheritance for cystic fibrosis in humans?

    <p>Autosomal recessive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recurrence risk for each sibling of the proband in autosomal recessive inheritance?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disease exhibits a dominant pattern of inheritance?

    <p>Marfan syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean when each child of an affected parent has a 50% risk of inheriting the trait in autosomal dominant inheritance?

    <p>Each child has an equal chance of inheriting the trait.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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