Unravel the Genetic Mysteries

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Which type of diseases are commonly referred to as complex diseases and have a multifactorial inheritance?

  • Monogenic diseases
  • Communicable diseases
  • Congenital malformations
  • Multifactorial diseases (correct)

What type of studies are usually used to detect monogenic diseases?

  • Linkage studies (correct)
  • Genetic studies
  • Association studies
  • Family studies

What is the incidence of multifactorial diseases in close relatives of affected individuals?

  • 10-15%
  • 25-50%
  • 2-4% (correct)
  • 50-75%

Which of the following is NOT a congenital malformation?

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

Which of the following is NOT a common non-communicable disease?

<p>Hypertension (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe diseases caused by mutations in single genes?

<p>Monogenic diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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