Inheritace Examples

Question 1

Example of autosomal recessive

Answer 1

Cystic fibrosis

Question 2

Example of autosomal dominant

Answer 2

Huntington’s

Question 3

Example of X- linked recessive

Answer 3

Haemophilia A

Question 4

Example of x linked dominant

Answer 4

Rett’s syndrome- rare disorder resulting in severe mental and physical disability

Question 5

Example of y linked

Answer 5

Y chromosome infertility - reduced sperm production (ogliospermia) causing male infertility