Question 1

Genes have multiple alleles that differ in DNA sequence because a gene consists of many nucleotides, each of which can be any of four types.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Most of the DNA in the human genome encodes protein.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Variable expressivity and pleiotropy can account for a disease that produces different intensities of symptoms or different symptoms among individuals.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Hemophilia A is

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A)   due to an X-linked dominant gene.
B)   passed from affected males to their sons.
C)   more common in females.
D)   a defect in the clotting mechanism.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Maternal serum marker tests detect metabolites in the fetus that may be associated with specific medical conditions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

If a Y-bearing sperm fertilizes an XX egg, the resulting individual would be

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A)   an XX female.
B)   an XY male.
C)   a male with XXY syndrome.
D)   a female with XXY syndrome.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 7

In incomplete dominance, the phenotype of a heterozygote is in between that of either homozygote.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

We can predict the likelihood of a particular inherited trait occurring in a particular family member by consulting the ways that genes are transmitted on chromosomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A baby has three copies of each chromosome in every cell. She is

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A)   euploid.
B)   aneuploid.
C)   diploid.
D)   polyploid.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Gender determination for males reflects expression of

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A)   the SRY gene but not the Wnt4 gene.
B)   the Wnt4 gene but not the SRY gene.
C)   both the SRY and Wnt4 genes.
D)   the entire Y chromosome.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

An individual who is homozygous dominant for a trait can be symbolized

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A)   AA.
B)   Aa.
C)   aa.
D)   none of the above.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In genomic imprinting, the sex of a parent transmitting an allele is important in the phenotype of the offspring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Chorionic villus sampling can be performed earlier in pregnancy than amniocentesis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The human genome contains millions of different genes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 15

Chromosome abnormalities include having a number other than 46, a chromosome that has an inverted sequence, and different chromosome types that exchange parts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

A pedigree is a chart that aligns chromosome pairs by size.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The genotypes and phenotypes that result from the cross of Aa and Aa (A = normal pigmentation and a = albinism)  are

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A)   phenotypes-75% normal and 25% albino; genotypes-25% homozygous dominant and 50% heterozygous and 25% homozygous recessive.
B)   phenotypes-50% normal and 50% albino; genotypes-all homozygous recessive.
C)   phenotypes-50% normal and 50% albino; genotypes-50% homozygous recessive and 50% homozygous dominant.
D)   phenotypes-25% normal and 75% albino; genotypes-25% homozygous dominant and 50% heterozygous and 25% homozygous recessive.E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

The origin of the 46 chromosomes in a human zygote is

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A)   all from the sperm cell.
B)   half from DNA and half from RNA.
C)   half from the sperm and half from the egg.
D)   all from the egg.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

A disorder that skips generations, affects both sexes, and is transmitted by parents who either have the condition or carry it is autosomal recessive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A genotype that does not affect everyone who inherits it is completely penetrant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Genetics and Genomics

Genes have multiple alleles that differ in DNA sequence because a gene consists of many nucleotides, each of which can be any of four types.

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Most of the DNA in the human genome encodes protein.

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Variable expressivity and pleiotropy can account for a disease that produces different intensities of symptoms or different symptoms among individuals.

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Hemophilia A is

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Maternal serum marker tests detect metabolites in the fetus that may be associated with specific medical conditions.

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If a Y-bearing sperm fertilizes an XX egg, the resulting individual would be

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In incomplete dominance, the phenotype of a heterozygote is in between that of either homozygote.

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We can predict the likelihood of a particular inherited trait occurring in a particular family member by consulting the ways that genes are transmitted on chromosomes.

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A baby has three copies of each chromosome in every cell. She is

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Gender determination for males reflects expression of

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An individual who is homozygous dominant for a trait can be symbolized

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In genomic imprinting, the sex of a parent transmitting an allele is important in the phenotype of the offspring.

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Chorionic villus sampling can be performed earlier in pregnancy than amniocentesis.

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The human genome contains millions of different genes.

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Chromosome abnormalities include having a number other than 46, a chromosome that has an inverted sequence, and different chromosome types that exchange parts.

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A pedigree is a chart that aligns chromosome pairs by size.

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The genotypes and phenotypes that result from the cross of Aa and Aa (A = normal pigmentation and a = albinism) are

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The origin of the 46 chromosomes in a human zygote is

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A disorder that skips generations, affects both sexes, and is transmitted by parents who either have the condition or carry it is autosomal recessive.

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A genotype that does not affect everyone who inherits it is completely penetrant.

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