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BGM1004/L13 Inheritance II Flashcards

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1
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Give the equation for phenotype frequencies for a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

A

P + Q = 1

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Give the equation for genotype frequencies for a population in Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

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p^2 + 2pq + q^2 = 1

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Give 3 conditions in which Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium does not apply.

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Gene flow
Genetic drift
Non-random mating
Natural selection

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What is a Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium?

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A population with random mating under no selective pressure

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What is albinism?

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Lack of melanin pigment

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What is phenylketonuria?

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Inability to metabolise phenylalanine

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What is Tay-Sachs?

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Neurodegeneration due to lack of N-acetyl-hexoaminidase

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8
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What is cystic fibrosis?

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Thick mucus due to lack of CTFR

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What is sickle cell anemia?

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Mutation in beta-chain of haemoglobin

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10
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What is haemochromatosis?

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Mutation in HFE gene causing build-up of iron in body

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11
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Name 3 human autosomal recessive conditions.

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Albinism
Phenylketonuria
Tay-Sachs
Cystic Fibrosis
Sickle-cell anemia
Haemochomatosis

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12
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What is Huntington’s Disease?

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Progressive brain disease

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What is polycystic kidney disease?

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Development of cyst clusters primarily in kidneys

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What is achondroplastic dwarfism?

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Failure to convert cartilage to bone
Mutation in FGFR3

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What is polydactyly?

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Extra digits

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What is hypercholestrolemia?

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Missing protein that removes cholestrol from blood
Causes heart attacks by 50

17
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What is FASPS?

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Familial advanced sleep phase syndrome
Disturbed circadian rhythm

18
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Give 3 human autosomal dominant conditions.

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Huntington’s
Polycystic kidney disease
Achondroplastic dwarfism
Polydactyly
Hypercholestrolemia
FASPS

19
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Where do autosomal recessive diseases reappear?

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Progeny of unaffected parents (carriers)

20
Q

How many genes does an X chromosome carry?

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900-1400

21
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How many genes does a Y chromosome carry?

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70-400

22
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Name 2 X-linked recessive disorders in humans.

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Haemophilia
Duchene & Becker muscular dystrophies
Fragile-X syndrome
Deuteranopia

23
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What is retinitis pigmentosa?

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Progressive loss of vision leading to blindness
Y-linked disorder

24
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What is Leri-Weill dyschondrosteosis?

A

Pseudoautosomal dominant disorder
Abnormal shortening of forearms and lower legs

25
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What causes calico coat colour in cats?

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X inactivation

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