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What is the basic building block of all living things and contains the body's hereditary material?
What is the basic building block of all living things and contains the body's hereditary material?
- Chromosomes
- Nucleus
- Cells (correct)
- Genes
Where is DNA predominantly found in humans?
Where is DNA predominantly found in humans?
- Nucleolus
- Cell membrane
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Mitochondria (correct)
What is a thread-like structure made up of DNA and proteins located in the nucleus of a body cell?
What is a thread-like structure made up of DNA and proteins located in the nucleus of a body cell?
- Genes
- Cytoskeleton
- Nucleus
- Chromosomes (correct)
Which cell part houses DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)?
Which cell part houses DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)?
What is the scientific study of genes and heredity known as?
What is the scientific study of genes and heredity known as?
In humans, how many chromosomes are arranged in pairs to form a total of 46 chromosomes?
In humans, how many chromosomes are arranged in pairs to form a total of 46 chromosomes?
Which of the following genetic disorders is associated with Trisomy 21?
Which of the following genetic disorders is associated with Trisomy 21?
What is the typical karyotype for a person with Klinefelter Syndrome?
What is the typical karyotype for a person with Klinefelter Syndrome?
What percentage of first trimester miscarriages is attributed to chromosomal disorders of the fetus?
What percentage of first trimester miscarriages is attributed to chromosomal disorders of the fetus?
What is the term for the complete set of genes present in a cell?
What is the term for the complete set of genes present in a cell?
Who would benefit from genetic counseling and testing?
Who would benefit from genetic counseling and testing?
What is the nurse's role in genetic assessment and counseling?
What is the nurse's role in genetic assessment and counseling?
Which characteristic is associated with Down syndrome?
Which characteristic is associated with Down syndrome?
'Epicanthal fold' is a common physical characteristic associated with which syndrome?
'Epicanthal fold' is a common physical characteristic associated with which syndrome?
'47XXY' karyotype is typically associated with which genetic disorder?
'47XXY' karyotype is typically associated with which genetic disorder?
'45XO' karyotype is typically associated with which genetic disorder?
'45XO' karyotype is typically associated with which genetic disorder?
