Identify human genetic defects or diseases that are inherited as:
A. an autosomal recessive.
B. an autosomal dominant.
C. an X-linked recessive. What will be an ideal response?
A. An autosomal recessive defect in the hemoglobin gene produces sickle cell anemia
B. An autosomal dominant defect in the number of nucleotide triplets in the Huntington gene
produces Huntington’s disease.
C. An X-linked recessive defect in the clotting factor VIII gene causes hemophilia.
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Which of the following characteristics is shared by a hagfish and a lamprey?
A) a rasping tongue B) paired fins C) jaws D) a well-developed notochord
The difference between a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) and a point mutation is that:
A. a point mutation becomes permanently incorporated into the genome, whereas a SNP does not. B. a SNP becomes permanently incorporated into the genome whereas a point mutation does not. C. a point mutation can be corrected by various repair mechanisms, whereas a SNP cannot. D. a SNP can be corrected by various repair mechanisms, whereas a point mutation cannot. E. a point mutation is when a base pair is changed to a different base pair, whereas a SNP is when the base pair differs among individuals in a population.
Which of the following is NOT an example of epigenetics?
A. paramutation B. X inactivation C. miRNAs D. genomic imprinting E. independent assortment of alleles
Why is urinalysis used for medical and drug testing? Give several examples of tests that can be performed through urinalysis
What will be an ideal response?