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Genetic Disorder — Practice Quiz

CBSE · Class 11 · Biotechnology

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Which statement about numerical chromosomal abnormalities is correct?

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Which condition is caused by trisomy of chromosome 21?

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What is the karyotype of a female with Down's syndrome?

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What is the karyotype of a male with Down's syndrome?

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Which process usually causes Down's syndrome?

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Non-disjunction

Down's syndrome usually arises when chromosomes fail to separate properly during cell division. This is called non-disjunction.

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Which syndrome affects males and has genotype 47, XXY?

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Klinefelter's syndrome

Klinefelter's syndrome affects males and is caused by an extra X chromosome, giving genotype 47, XXY.

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Which karyotype belongs to Klinefelter's syndrome?

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47, XXY

Klinefelter's syndrome has an extra X chromosome in a male, so the karyotype is 47, XXY.

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How many Barr bodies are seen in the buccal smear of a person with Klinefelter's syndrome?

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One Barr body

Klinefelter's syndrome has one extra X chromosome, so one Barr body is seen in the buccal smear.

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What are the important topics in Genetic Disorder for CBSE Class 11 Biotechnology?
Key topics in Genetic Disorder include Chromosomal Abnormalities and Syndromes, Structural Chromosomal Abnormalities, Down's Syndrome, Klinefelter's Syndrome. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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There are 74 questions on Genetic Disorder. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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