Marfans Syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
What genetic disorder did Lincoln have?
A
Marfans syndrome
2
Q
What type of tissue is effected in Marfans syndrome
A
Connective tissue
3
Q
Which gene is thought to contain the mutation that causes Marfans syndrome?
A
Fibrillin gene
4
Q
What are genes composed of?
A
Nucleotides
5
Q
What doctor requested samples of Lincolns DNA?
A
Dr. Prockop
6
Q
What specific sample did Dr. Prockop request for genetic testing?
A
Small bone fragment
7
Q
From which parent does a son get his Y chromosome?
A
Father
8
Q
What best explains the phrase “DNA Sequence”?
A
The order of nitrogen containing bases
9
Q
What is a more formal genetic term for a “defect in the DNA”?
A
Mutation
