6 Questions
Which type of diseases are commonly referred to as complex diseases and have a multifactorial inheritance?
Multifactorial diseases
What type of studies are usually used to detect monogenic diseases?
Linkage studies
What is the incidence of multifactorial diseases in close relatives of affected individuals?
2-4%
Which of the following is NOT a congenital malformation?
Pyloric stenosis
Which of the following is NOT a common non-communicable disease?
Hypertension
What is the term used to describe diseases caused by mutations in single genes?
Monogenic diseases
Test your knowledge on complex diseases and their inheritance with this quiz! Learn about common conditions like diabetes mellitus type 2, asthma, coronary artery disease, and schizophrenia. Discover how association studies are used to detect multifactorial diseases and the role of linkage studies in identifying monogenic diseases. Challenge yourself on the familial tendencies and incidence of these disorders. Take the quiz now!
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