PATHOLOGY MCQ
GENETICS AND DISEASE
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Question
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CF and Tay-Sachs are typical of recessive disorders concentrated in ____
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ethnic groups
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families with single child
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countries with hot climates
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the U.S.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Anyone can be a carrier of the Tay-Sachs gene. But, the disease is most common among people with Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry, where 1 in every 27 people carries the Tay-Sachs gene. Tay-Sachs is divided into infantile, juvenile, and adult forms, depending on the symptoms and when they first appear.
Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of autosomal recessive disorders include cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and Tay-Sachs disease.
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