Exam 6: Genetics

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Genetic risk is a mathematical estimate of probability governed by chance. A condition having autosomal-dominant inheritance is transmitted vertically from one generation to the next with males affected more than females.

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According to the Lyon hypothesis, during the early period of embryonic development, the:

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Which of the following clinical syndromes caused by gross chromosomal abnormalities is associated with bilateral cleft lip and palate, microphthalmia or anophthalmia, and polydactyly?

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Cases of facial clefting occur in about 1 in _____ births.

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Inactivation of the genetic activity of one of the X chromosomes in each cell of a female embryo during the early period of embryonic development is referred to as:

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During translation:

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Which of the following types of RNA carries the message for translation of DNA to ribosomes in the cytoplasm?

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For parents who are carriers of the same recessive trait, the chance of having an affected child is _____%.

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Which of the following statements is correct concerning chromosomes?

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Cherubism:

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__________ is characterized by very large, pyramid-shaped molars with large pulp chambers.

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Points of contact between the chromatid of one chromosome and the chromatid of the other chromosome of a pair, where crossing over and exchange of chromosome segments occur, are called:

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For each clinical syndrome below, select the corresponding chromosomal abnormality from the list provided. -Trisomy 13

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Frontal bossing, depressed nasal bridge, protuberant lips, and almost complete lack of scalp hair are characteristic of a person with:

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Genes that are located at the same level in homologous chromosomes and that dictate the same functions or characteristics are called:

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For each clinical syndrome below, select the corresponding chromosomal abnormality from the list provided. -Trisomy 21

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A patient with unilateral or bilateral aplasia of the clavicles will:

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Ribonucleic acid (RNA) contains uracil rather than the base _____ found in DNA.

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Most cases of Down syndrome are associated with:

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Hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia is characterized by:

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