BIO 210 EXAM 6 (GENETICS) Questions and Answers (100% Correct) Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+ - Portage Learning

BIO 210 EXAM 6 (GENETICS) Questions and Answers
(100% Correct) Latest Update 2026/2027 | Graded A+
- Portage Learning


pts
Question 1


True or False: A chromosomal aberration is an alteration to the chromosome that results in a change to
the total number of chromosomes, deletions or additions to the chromosome, or even complete
rearrangement of chromosomal segments.



D True




O / 2 pts
Question 2


True or False: Sex chromosomes occur in pairs.

, True




D
False



Question 3
2/ 2 pts


True or False: Trisomy and monosomy in autosomal chromosomes is generally tolerated better in
animals than in plants.




False




2/
Question 5 2 pts
True or False: Individuals that are afflicted with Down syndrome typically exhibit most, if not all,
of the stereotypical characteristics of the disorder.

, False




Question 6 2/2 pts


The region of the chromosome 21 that is thought to be typically responsible for the phenotype of Down
syndrome is the


DSCR




Question 7 pts


Why do researchers think that individuals with Down syndrome are protected from cancers that
cause solid tumors?

Your Answer: