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Which type of diseases are commonly referred to as complex diseases and have a multifactorial inheritance?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a congenital malformation?
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Which of the following is NOT a common non-communicable disease?
Which of the following is NOT a common non-communicable disease?
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What is the term used to describe diseases caused by mutations in single genes?
What is the term used to describe diseases caused by mutations in single genes?
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