Molecular Genetics — Flashcards

What is the mode of inheritance of IL-12 deficiency? _____

What is the mode of inheritance of Marfan syndrome?_____

Is tuberous sclerosis inherited or sporadic? _____

Why is the dystrophin (DMD) gene prone to spontaneous mutations? _____

What protein is defective in Marfan syndrome?_____

If a disease has an X-linked dominant inheritance pattern, it is usually _____ skip generations

Both Prader-Willi and Angelman syndrome are due to a mutation or deletion of genes on chromosome _____

What form of hemoglobin protects against sickling in sickle cell anemia? _____

What is the most common cause (95%) of Down syndrome? _____

Which cell cycle phase is characterized by resting, non-dividing cells?_____