Genetic Disorders Flashcards
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Q
If the allele for a normal person is NN and the allele for cystic fibrosis is nn, and both parents are carriers of the cystic fibrosis allele but not affected what is the probability their children will have the disease?
A
25% chance of having cystic fibrosis
50% of carrying the allele for cystic fibrosis
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Q
Name some effects of a mutation in a cell
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- Cystic Fibrosis
- Human Werewolf syndrome
- Sickle cell anaemia
- Cancer
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Q
What causes a mutation?
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- Ionising radiation
- Chemicals
