The nurse is providing counseling to the mother of a child ...

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The nurse is providing counseling to the mother of a child diagnosed with fragile X syndrome. She explains to the mother that fragile X syndrome is
 
  a. Most commonly seen in girls
  b. Acquired after birth
  c. Usually transmitted by the male carrier
  d. Usually transmitted by the female carrier

Question 2

A group of students are reviewing information about genetic inheritance. The students demonstrate understanding of the information when they identify which of the following as an example of an autosomal recessive disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A) Cystic fibrosis
  B) Phenylketonuria
  C) Tay-Sachs disease
  D) Polycystic kidney disease
  E) Achondroplasia

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Answer to Question 1

D
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A Fragile X syndrome is most common in males.
B Fragile X syndrome is congenital.
C Fragile X syndrome is not transmitted by a male carrier.
D The gene causing fragile X syndrome is transmitted by the mother.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
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Examples of autosomal recessive disorders include cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, and Tay-Sachs disease. Polycystic kidney disease and achondroplasia are examples of autosomal dominant diseases.

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