Genetic Disorders and Hemoglobin Dysfunction Quiz

Test your knowledge on genetic disorders and hemoglobin dysfunction with these questions covering sickle cell anemia, Down syndrome, cystic fibrosis, and more.

#1

Which genetic disorder is characterized by the absence of melanin production?

Cystic Fibrosis
Albinism
Hemophilia
Sickle Cell Anemia
#2

Which type of hemoglobin is predominant in fetal blood circulation?

Hemoglobin A
Hemoglobin S
Hemoglobin F
Hemoglobin C
#3

Which of the following is not a symptom of Hemophilia?

Easy bruising
Joint pain
Increased blood clotting
Bleeding for a longer time than normal
#4

Which of the following is a symptom of Marfan syndrome?

Short stature
Excessive hair growth
Joint hypermobility
Obesity
#5

Which of the following is a symptom of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?

Hyperactivity
Joint laxity
Speech difficulties
Hearing loss
#6

In sickle cell anemia, what type of mutation occurs in the hemoglobin gene?

Point mutation
Insertion mutation
Deletion mutation
Frameshift mutation
#7

Which of the following is not a symptom of Down syndrome?

Intellectual disability
Distinct facial features
Tendency to clot blood
Heart defects
#8

What is the genetic basis of Duchenne muscular dystrophy?

X-linked recessive mutation
Autosomal dominant mutation
Autosomal recessive mutation
Y-linked mutation
#9

Which genetic disorder is caused by a trisomy of chromosome 21?

Turner syndrome
Klinefelter syndrome
Down syndrome
Cri-du-chat syndrome
#10

Which genetic disorder is characterized by the inability to break down phenylalanine?

Cystic Fibrosis
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Hemophilia
Tay-Sachs disease
#11

What is the primary cause of Huntington's disease?

Viral infection
Dominant genetic mutation
Exposure to toxins
Chromosomal abnormality
#12

Which hemoglobin variant is associated with resistance to malaria?

Hemoglobin A
Hemoglobin S
Hemoglobin C
Hemoglobin E
#13

In which organ does sickle cell anemia primarily manifest its effects?

Liver
Heart
Lungs
Spleen
#14

What is the main symptom of Thalassemia major?

Muscle weakness
Bone deformities
Anemia
Vision problems
#15

What is the primary genetic defect in cystic fibrosis?

Chromosomal translocation
Point mutation in hemoglobin
CFTR gene mutation
Trisomy 21

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