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1: Genetic Disorders

Students identify common genetic disorders and describe basic inheritance patterns associated with single-gene conditions.

LibreTexts reference: Chapter 1: Foundations of Genetic Disorders LibreTexts

Matching Genetic Disorders to Descriptions

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Match each of the following genetic disorders with their corresponding descriptions.
Note: Each choice will be used exactly once.

Your Choice Prompt
Drop Your Choice Here 1. Tay-Sachs disease
Drop Your Choice Here 2. Cri du chat syndrome
Drop Your Choice Here 3. Hemophilia
Drop Your Choice Here 4. Triple X syndrome

Drag one of the choices below:

  • A. disorder that is due to a missing piece (deletion) of a specific part of chromosome 5
  • B. a genetic disorder that results in the destruction of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord
  • C. also known as 47,XXX, is a genetic disorder that results in a female that has three X chromosomes
  • D. an inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does NOT clot properly
 

Genetic Disorders from Descriptions

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Which one of the following genetic disorders correspond to the description 'usually include a high-pitched cat-like cry, mental disability, delayed development, distinctive facial features, widely-spaced eyes'.