Albinism Quiz

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Which of these is NOT a symptom of Albinism?
- White hair
- Blue eyes
- Poor Vision
- Freckles

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Explore the genetic condition of Albinism through this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on its symptoms, inheritance patterns, and historical context. Understand why Albinism is not curable and learn about chromosomal defects associated with it.

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Albinism can be passed down from parent to child, even if only one parent carries the gene.
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The albinism gene is recessive, so both parents must carry and pass down the gene to their child in order for him/her to be affected.

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Albinism is a __________ defect

Correct Answer
chromosomal
genetic

Explanation
Albinism is a genetic defect that affects the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of our skin, hair, and eyes. It is caused by mutations in genes that are involved in the production of melanin. These mutations can occur in various chromosomes, hence making albinism both a chromosomal and genetic defect. The chromosomal aspect refers to the location of the mutated genes on the chromosomes, while the genetic aspect refers to the inheritance pattern of the condition.

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4.

Which of the following are correct?
- The first reported case of Albinism was in 1908
- Having sex with an albino woman will cure HIV
- Albinism is a fairly new condition
- Noah (the one with the arc) probably was albino
Correct Answer(s)

A. The first reported case of Albinism was in 1908
A. Noah (the one with the arc) probably was albino

Explanation

The first reported case of Albinism was in 1908 refers to the historical fact that the first documented case of Albinism was recorded in 1908. Noah (the one with the arc) probably was albino suggests that there is a possibility that Noah, the biblical figure associated with building an ark, may have had Albinism.

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Albinism is curable
- True
- False
Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

The symptoms are curable, but not the actual defect.

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Albinism Quiz

Which of these is NOT a symptom of Albinism?

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Albinism can be passed down from parent to child, even if only one parent carries the gene.

Albinism is a __________ defect

Which of the following are correct?

Albinism is curable