Human genetics

Question 1

what is the inheritance pattern of duchene muscular dystrophy

Answer 1

X linked recessive

Question 2

what is the cause of duchenne muscular dystrophy

Answer 2

mutation of dystrophin gene on X chromosome

Question 3

what is the inheritance pattern of tay-sachs

Answer 3

autosomal recessive

Question 4

what is the cause of tay sachs

Answer 4

mutation in HEXA gene

Question 5

what is the cause of charcot marie tooth

Answer 5

duplication of part of chromosome 17

Question 6

what is the inheritance pattern of CMT

Answer 6

autosomal dominant

Question 7

what can preimplantation genetic diagnosis be used for

Answer 7

monogenic disorders and disorders involving structural changes to the chromosomes like translocations or trisomy