Inherited Disorders

Question 1

What is Polydactyly?

Answer 1

When People are Born with Extra Fingers or Toes.

Question 2

The Most Common Form of Polydactyly is Caused by a ___________ Allele.

Answer 2

Dominant.

Question 3

Cystic Fibrosis is a Genetic Disorder that Affects Many Organs of the Body, Particularly the ________, the Digestive System and the Reproductive System.

Answer 3

Lungs.

Question 4

Cystic Fibrosis is a ____________ of the Cell Membranes that Prevents the Movement of Certain Substances From One Side to the Other.

Answer 4

Disorder.

Question 5

In Cystic Fibrosis, the Pancreas can’t Make and Secrete ___________ Properly Because the Tubes through Which the Enzymes are Released into the Small Intestine and Blocked With ________.

Answer 5

Enzymes…Mucus…

Question 6

Treatment for Cystic Fibrosis?

Answer 6

• Physiotherapy.

- Antibiotics to Help Keep the Lungs Clear of Mucus and Infections.

Question 7

Cystic Fibrosis is Caused by a ______________ Allele so it Must be Inherited From _______ Parents.

Answer 7

Recessive…Both…

Question 8

Scientists Hope that Genetic ________________ will be the Answer to Curing Genetic Disorders.

Answer 8

Engineering.