X Chromosome Genetic Disorders Quiz

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Which molecule contains the sugar ribose?

DNA

mRNA

tRNA

RNA (correct)

Why are females often asymptomatic when inheriting defective genes related to X chromosomes?

They have functional proteins from both X chromosomes (correct)

They have a backup Y chromosome

They have extra copies of the X chromosome

They have a different type of defective gene

What is the primary reason why most conditions related to X chromosome defects affect only males?

Females have more severe symptoms

Females have stronger immune systems

Males have more genetic mutations

Males have only one X chromosome (correct)

What is the primary difference between RNA and DNA?

RNA is largely single-stranded, while DNA is always double-stranded Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step of transcription?

Opening and unwinding a small portion of the DNA double helix Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule contains the sugar ribose?

RNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why most conditions related to X chromosome defects affect only males?

Males have only a single copy of the X chromosome Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule is largely single-stranded but often contains short stretches of nucleotides that can form conventional base pairs?

RNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial step of transcription?

Opening and unwinding of a small portion of the DNA double helix Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between RNA and DNA?

Presence of uracil in RNA instead of thymine Signup and view all the answers

X Chromosome Genetic Disorders Quiz

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Which molecule contains the sugar ribose?

Why are females often asymptomatic when inheriting defective genes related to X chromosomes?

What is the primary reason why most conditions related to X chromosome defects affect only males?

What is the primary difference between RNA and DNA?

What is the initial step of transcription?

Which molecule contains the sugar ribose?

What is the primary reason why most conditions related to X chromosome defects affect only males?

Which molecule is largely single-stranded but often contains short stretches of nucleotides that can form conventional base pairs?

What is the initial step of transcription?

What is the primary difference between RNA and DNA?

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