Genetic Counseling
Biology ⇒ Genetics and Heredity
Genetic Counseling starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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A couple has a 1 in 4 risk of having a child with a certain autosomal recessive disorder. What is the probability that their first two children will both be unaffected?
A couple is concerned about a genetic disorder that is common in their ethnic group. What should a genetic counselor do first?
A couple with a family history of cystic fibrosis seeks genetic counseling before having children. What is the main purpose of their visit?
A man with an autosomal dominant disorder marries a woman without the disorder. What is the probability that their child will inherit the disorder?
A couple has a 1 in 4 risk of having a child with a certain autosomal recessive disorder. What is the probability that their first two children will both be unaffected?
A couple is concerned about a genetic disorder that is common in their ethnic group. What should a genetic counselor do first?
A couple with a family history of cystic fibrosis seeks genetic counseling before having children. What is the main purpose of their visit?
A man with an autosomal dominant disorder marries a woman without the disorder. What is the probability that their child will inherit the disorder?
Which inheritance pattern is most commonly associated with disorders discussed in genetic counseling?
(1) Autosomal dominant
(2) Autosomal recessive
(3) X-linked
(4) All of the above
Which of the following best describes non-directive counseling in genetics?
(1) The counselor makes decisions for the client
(2) The counselor provides information and supports the client’s own decision-making
(3) The counselor persuades the client to undergo testing
(4) The counselor withholds information
Which of the following is a limitation of genetic counseling?
(1) It cannot predict all genetic conditions
(2) It is always 100% accurate
(3) It replaces medical treatment
(4) It guarantees healthy offspring
Which of the following is a possible outcome of genetic counseling?
(1) Deciding to undergo genetic testing
(2) Choosing not to have children
(3) Seeking further medical advice
(4) All of the above
Fill in the blank: A ________ is a diagram used in genetic counseling to track inheritance patterns in families.
Fill in the blank: Genetic counseling can help individuals understand the ________ of developing or passing on a genetic disorder.
Fill in the blank: Genetic counseling can help individuals understand the ________ of genetic testing, such as false positives and false negatives.
Fill in the blank: Genetic counseling often involves discussing the ________ of genetic testing, such as privacy and discrimination.
True or False: Genetic counseling always leads to genetic testing.
True or False: Genetic counseling can help individuals understand the implications of genetic test results for other family members.
True or False: Genetic counseling can help individuals understand the risks of passing on genetic conditions to their children.
True or False: Genetic counseling can only be provided after a genetic disorder has been diagnosed.
