Genetic Disorders Flashcards
1
Q
True or False
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited disorder
A
True
2
Q
Where in the body does cystic fibrosis affect?
A
Lungs and digestive system
3
Q
Is Cystic fibrosis a recessive disorder or a dominant disorder?
A
Recessive disorder
4
Q
How does cystic fibrosis affect the sufferers body?
A
The mucus on their lings is much thicker and can cause infections
5
Q
Phenotype: Cc X Cc
Genotype: carrier X carrier
Name the possible offspring
A
Sufferer 1 in 4
Carrier 1 in 2
Normal 1 in 4
6
Q
True or false
Polydactyl is a recessive disease
A
False its a dominant disease
7
Q
What does it mean if you have Polydactyl
A
You have more fingers or toes
8
Q
P: dominant sufferer
p: recessive normal
Pp X Pp
Name the possible offspring
A
25% normal
75% sufferer
